American Academy of Neurology Institute
The American Academy of Neurology Institute (AAN Institute) is the 501(c)(3) education affiliate of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1948, the organization serves as the world's largest international professional association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals, with over 44,000 members dedicated to promoting the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$130.2M
-2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.1M
-6.8% YoY
Grant Count
21
-27.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$195K
+28.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The AAN Institute's mission is to provide top-tier education and scientific programming to AAN members and the broader medical community. The organization is dedicated to the concept of lifelong learning and providing education opportunities that respond to members' needs over the course of their careers.
The AAN's overarching mission is to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all. The organization addresses neurological diseases and disorders affecting one in two Americans, including Alzheimer's disease, stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.
Grantmaking
The AAN Research Program, established over 30 years ago, is one of the world's leading sources of neurology research grants for early career neurologists and beyond. The program focuses on recruiting and training clinical researchers in neurology through multiple fellowship and scholarship opportunities, including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization operates internationally with a global reach. The AAN maintains headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and a public policy office near Washington, DC. The organization operates in 47 countries and serves members and the broader medical community worldwide through its educational programming and research initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $38,804,318
- Total Expenses: $36,422,984
- Total Assets: $130,219,703
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $39.4 million
- Total Expenses: $37.2 million
- Total Assets: $133 million
- Total Liabilities: $36.1 million
The organization maintains a strong financial position with assets significantly exceeding liabilities. The organization is rated as a Four-Star charity with a 100% score in Accountability & Finance.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $130,219,703 | $132,840,684 | $117,257,133 |
| Revenue | $38,804,318 | $39,379,869 | $37,851,226 |
| Expenses | $36,422,984 | $37,162,818 | $36,893,436 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,154,924 | $2,768,711 | $210,395 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
13 open opportunities from American Academy of Neurology Institute
AAN Career Development Award Grant
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY INSTITUTE
Amount
Up to US $450,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Clinical Research Training Scholarship in ALS Grant
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY INSTITUTE
Amount
Up to US $150,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Clinical Research Training Scholarship in FTD Grant
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY INSTITUTE
Amount
Up to US $150,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mary E. Post, MBA, CAE serves as CEO of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary E Post | Chief Executive Director | 7 | — |
| Kelly Ricker | Chief Learning Officer | 44 | — |
| Jason Kopinski | Deputy Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer | 17 | — |
| John Hutchins | General Counsel | 8 | — |
| Kevin Myren | Chief Financial Officer | 19 | — |
| Sukhjeet Ahuja | Chief Health Policy Officer | 29 | — |
| Carlayne E Jackson MD FAAN | Chair | 10 | — |
| Orly Avitzur MD MBA FAAN | Immediate Past Chair | 2 | — |
| Lyell K Jones Jr MD FAAN | Director | 1 | — |
| Natalia Rost MD MPH FAHA FAAN | Chair Elect | 5 | — |
| Janis Miyasaki MD MeD FAAN | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Joseph I Sirven MD FAAN | Director | 1 | — |
| Jose H Posas MD FAAN | Director | 1 | $1,750 |
| Larry B Goldstein MD FAHA FAAN | Director | 1 | $800 |
| Paul M George MD PhD MSE FAAN | Director | 1 | $500 |
| Brett M Kissela MD MS FAAN | Secretary/Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Bickel MD FAAN | Director | 1 | — |
| Lily Jung Henson MD MMM FAAN | Director | 1 | — |
| Charles C Flippen II MD FAAN | Director | 1 | — |
| Sarah M Benish MD FAAN | Director | 1 | — |
| Wayne E Anderson DO FAHS FAAN | Director | 1 | — |
| Shannon M Kilgore MD FAAN | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey C McClean II MD FAAN | Director | 1 | — |
| Gregory J Esper MD MBA FAAN | Director | 1 | — |
| Jose G Merino MD Mphil FAHA FAA | Director | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: www.aan.com
- Address: 201 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1126
- Phone: 800-879-1960
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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