TY 2023 Form 990EZ

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? The mission of the Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association (IVPA) is:1. To promote and highlight independently owned veterinary hospitals to educate consumers, allowing informed choices between corporate and independent services. This involves designing and distributing marketing materials and creating a consumer-focused website.2. To expand membership to gain representation in the American Veterinary Medical Association's House of Delegates, giving independent practices a voice in the leading U.S. veterinary association.3. To maintain a veterinary student program focusing on the importance of independent practice ownership, imparting essential skills for both business management and veterinary services.4. To advocate for members in securing fair pricing for manufactured goods.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 In 2023, the Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association (IVPA) advanced its strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing member benefits to effectively compete with private equity-owned corporations for both talent and clientele. These enhanced benefits enabled members to better manage operational costs and provide employee perks typically accessible only to larger practices.Throughout the year, IVPA achieved several milestones, including its inaugural in-person board meeting and participation in a prominent national veterinary conference. Additionally, IVPA hosted three town hall meetings, including a successful live Instagram event, significantly boosting awareness of the organization and its mission to support independently owned and locally operated veterinary practices amidst growing corporatization in the field. IVPA's committees actively secured partnerships with vendors and sponsors, bolstering support for the organization and its members, thus reinforcing the sustainability of independently owned veterinary practices.Looking ahead to 2024, IVPA's strategic focus will center on member acquisition, engagement, and retention. The year saw moderate growth in membership, underscoring IVPA's ongoing commitment to delivering valuable resources to member clinics. The Organization looks forward enthusiastically to continued expansion and success in the upcoming year. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Bonnie Brogdon President	6.00	0
Suzanne Magruder Treasurer	2.00	0
Jill Stetz Secretary	2.00	0
Patricia Hill Member	2.00	0
Chris Bryant Member	2.00	0
Grant Jacobson Member	2.00	0
Scott Neabore Member	2.00	0
Neather DiGiacomo Member	2.00	0
Jeffrey Powers Member	2.00	0
Paula Rode Member	2.00	0
Justin Toth Member	2.00	0
Christie Donahue Member	2.00	0
Pamela Stevenson Executive Dir.	15.00	0
Amy Tate Member	2.00	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE


Name of organization Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association	Employer identification number 82-1118505
Part I Contributors	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)


Name of organization Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association	Employer identification number 82-1118505
Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

1(a) Name of disqualified person

(b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization

(d) Corrected?

Yes

(a) Name of interested person

(b) Relationship with organization

(d) Loan to or from the organization?

(e) Original principal amount

(f) Balance due

(g) In default?

(h) Approved by board or committee?

(i) Written agreement?

From

Yes

(1) Bonnie Bragdon

Board membe

start costs

16,975

18,637

Yes

(2) Pat Hill

Board membe

working cap

5,000

Yes

Total ............... $

23,637

(a) Name of interested person

(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization

(d) Type of assistance

(e) Purpose of assistance

(a) Name of interested person

(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization

(d) Description of transaction

(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?

Yes

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $9432
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $1440
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $5849
Other Expenses.1008	Interest $828
Other Expenses.1	Teleradiology costs $7533
Other Expenses.2	Merchant processing fees $5028
Other Expenses.3	Website costs $4760
Other Expenses.4	Software subscriptions $2199
Other Expenses.5	Event sponsorships $1659
Other Expenses.7	Bank charges $281
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $3345 Accounts Receivable - Ending $1534
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $373 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $0
Total Liabilities.1006	Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Beginning $22809 Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Ending $23637

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $9432

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $1440

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $5849

Other Expenses.1008

Interest $828

Other Expenses.1

Teleradiology costs $7533

Other Expenses.2

Merchant processing fees $5028

Other Expenses.3

Website costs $4760

Other Expenses.4

Software subscriptions $2199

Other Expenses.5

Event sponsorships $1659

Other Expenses.7

Bank charges $281

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $3345 Accounts Receivable - Ending $1534

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $373 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $0

Total Liabilities.1006

Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Beginning $22809 Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Ending $23637

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	87,978
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	93,897
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	181,875

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	151,055
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	420
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	39,009
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	190,484

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Software ID:	23017517
Software Version:	2023v5.1

Software ID:	23017517
Software Version:	2023v5.1

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-8,609
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	-1,676
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	-10,285


Name of organization Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association			Employer identification number 82-1118505
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i) Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
(1) Bonnie Bragdon	Board membe	start costs	X		16,975	18,637		No	Yes		Yes
(2) Pat Hill	Board membe	working cap	X		5,000	5,000		No	Yes		Yes


Total ............... $						23,637

(a) Name of interested person	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No