American Association for Anatomy
Advancing anatomical science through research, education, and professional development.
American Association for Anatomy at a glance
In short: American Association for Anatomy gave $81K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,490
- -53.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,163
- -22.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $15,468,349
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Association for Anatomy
Open Grants
22 open opportunities from American Association for Anatomy
A.J. Ladman Exemplary Service Award Grant
American Association for Anatomy
Amount
US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
American Association for Anatomy: Basmajian Award Grant
American Association for Anatomy
Amount
US $3,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
American Association for Anatomy: Early-Career Investigator Awards Grant
American Association for Anatomy
Amount
US $3,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Association for Anatomy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was President & Fellows of Harvard Coll ($49K). Together the top 3 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 22 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Association for Anatomy gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2022) to $190K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| President & Fellows of Harvard Coll Cambridge, MA | Fellowship | $49,000 |
| University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | Fellowship | $20,000 |
| UNT Health Science Center Fort Worth, TX | Research | $12,490 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,468,349 | $3,730,489 | $2,972,422 | $81,490 | 3 | $601,374 |
| 2023 | $14,091,138 | $3,223,094 | $3,013,896 | $176,000 | 5 | $280,125 |
| 2022 | $12,822,957 | $3,105,738 | $3,001,703 | $65,000 | 3 | $396,800 |
| 2021 | $14,782,902 | $3,441,263 | $1,784,988 | $190,000 | 6 | $1,820,470 |
| 2020 | $13,760,559 | $2,385,954 | $1,725,720 | $104,500 | 5 | $587,148 |
About American Association for Anatomy
Based on IRS filings
American Association for Anatomy is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Rockville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $601K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Association for Anatomy is led by Christine Ross, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Ross
Executive Director
Interim Executive Director → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$144K (2022) → $307K (2024)
Martine Dunnwald
President
President - Elect → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kem Rogers
Publications Chair
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colby P Shultz
Senior Director of Meetings & Educat
Director Meetings & Educat → Senior Director of Meetings, 2021
Senior Director of Meetings → Senior Director of Meetings & Educat, 2024
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $134K (2024)
Andrew Cale
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Willmore
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa A Carroll
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Marquez
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Nesbitt
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Reidenberg
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Brown
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olusegun Oyedele
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tarimobo Otobo
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Lufler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Phares
Senior Membership Manager
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $110K (2024)
Anne Burrows
President-Elect
Director → President-Elect, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Burke DeLeon
Past-President
President - Elect → President, 2021
President → Past-President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rajuno Ettarh
Secretarytreasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Lisa Taneyhill (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Bryon Grove (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Claudia Krebs (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Joan Richtsmeier (2020–2022) — Program Co-Chair
- Former: Madeleine Norris (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rick Sumner (2020–2022) — President-Emeritus
- Former: Shawn Boynes (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Paul Kulesa (2021–2022) — Program Co-Chair
- Former: Joanna Kotloski (2022) — Director
- Former: Ann Zumwalt (2020) — Director
- Former: Diana Rigueur (2020) — Director
- Former: Julia Boughner (2020) — Director
- Former: Maria Serrat (2020) — Director
- Former: Philip Brauer (2020) — Past President
- Former: Ralph Marcucio (2020) — Program Co-Chair
- Former: Shaun Logan (2020) — Director
- Former: William D Rowan (2020) — Director Communications
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $307K, to Christine Ross (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Association for Anatomy
How much does American Association for Anatomy give each year?
American Association for Anatomy gave $81K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $176K across 5 grants.
What is American Association for Anatomy's typical grant size?
American Association for Anatomy's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $27,163, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Association for Anatomy give grants?
American Association for Anatomy gives mostly in Massachusetts: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (25%) and Texas (15%).
Does American Association for Anatomy give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on American Association for Anatomy's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is American Association for Anatomy?
American Association for Anatomy reported $15.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is American Association for Anatomy?
American Association for Anatomy is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Rockville, MD. It holds $15.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Association for Anatomy's EIN?
American Association for Anatomy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6239047. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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