American Arthritis Society Inc
To fight against the disease of degenerative arthritis in all its forms through education, information, research, prevention, diagnosis, therapy, rehabilitation and cooperating internationally with other nonprofit organizations of similar purposes.
American Arthritis Society Inc at a glance
In short: American Arthritis Society Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $100K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $100,000
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $890,268
- -19.2% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who American Arthritis Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2019) to $100K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Rosemont, IL | Research and education on diseases and injuries of bones, joints, nerves, and muscles. | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $890,268 | $10,796 | $222,198 | $100,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $1,101,817 | $5,140 | $222,369 | $100,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | $1,317,364 | $152,857 | $222,466 | $100,000 | 1 |
About American Arthritis Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Arthritis Society Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $890K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Arthritis Society Inc is led by Helmut H. Huberti MD, President & Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Helmut H. Huberti MD
President & Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christa Huberti
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Klaus Dostert PhD
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susanne Huberti
Financial Officer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Arthritis Society Inc
How much does American Arthritis Society Inc give each year?
American Arthritis Society Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is American Arthritis Society Inc?
American Arthritis Society Inc reported $890K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11K.
What is American Arthritis Society Inc?
American Arthritis Society Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Boston, MA. It holds $890K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does American Arthritis Society Inc operate?
American Arthritis Society Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is American Arthritis Society Inc's EIN?
American Arthritis Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0410222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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