American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), based in Rosemont, Illinois, is a public charity that supports and represents nurse anesthetists and nurse anesthesia residents. Its work includes advocacy, education, research, and professional resources, and its grantmaking includes support for nurse anesthesia organizations and programs.
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists at a glance
In short: American Association of Nurse Anesthetists gave $3.3M across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $76K), mostly in Illinois. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,273,961
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- Average grant
- $76,139
- Median grant
- $40,733
- Total assets
- $82,122,275
- +14.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed). New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
- How to Apply
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For Foundation opportunities, review the active funding announcement and use the Applicant Request Form to request permission to submit. The open-submission educational grant may be submitted at any time.
- Review Cycle
- The published 2027 deadline schedule lists October 30, January 30, and June 30 for several research, evidence-based practice, and education grant programs. Deadlines are subject to change; applicants are directed to confirm dates in the relevant funding announcement.
- Deadline
- The published 2027 deadline schedule lists October 30, January 30, and June 30 for several research, evidence-based…
- Contact
Mailing address: 10275 W Higgins Road 500, Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: (847) 692-7050
Website: https://aana.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
AANA: Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Amount
Up to US $75,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
CRNA Scholars (Post-Doctoral/Doctoral CRNAs for Research and/or Clinical Projects)
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Education Grant
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Amount
Up to US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Association of Nurse Anesthetists funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Association of Nurse Anetheisits Foundation ($713K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 177 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. Other leading recipient states were Virginia (6%), Ohio (5%), Missouri (4%), and California (4%). The listed grants also included support for nurse anesthetist associations in several other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Association of Nurse Anesthetists open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 30 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $263K; repeat grants $92K. How we count
Medians: $70K first-time, $58K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2023) to $12.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $3.3M.
*2024: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2024: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Association of Nurse Anetheisits Foundation Rosemont, IL | Aana Management Services | $530,000 |
| CRNA Pac Rosemont, IL | General Support | $400,000 |
| Council on Accreditation Rosemont, IL | General Support | $320,000 |
| American Association of Nurse Anetheisits Foundation Rosemont, IL | Aana Management Services | $183,333 |
| CRNA Pac Rosemont, IL | General Support | $133,333 |
| California Association of Nurse Anesthetists San Francisco, CA | General Support | $128,500 |
| Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists Springfield, IL | General Support | $114,000 |
| Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists Jefferson City, MO | General Support | $113,000 |
| Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists Forest Hill, VA | General Support | $103,644 |
| Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists Altamonte Springs, FL | General Support | $100,000 |
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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* | $82,122,275 | $44,821,400 | $46,332,984 | $3,273,961 | 43 | $2,486,652 |
| 2023 | $71,776,100 | $30,460,581 | $30,452,224 | $1,796,013 | 15 | $1,024,395 |
| 2022 | $61,708,056 | $31,967,008 | $29,930,878 | $2,202,048 | 28 | $3,705,194 |
| 2021 | $73,195,085 | $28,961,518 | $25,869,868 | $12,559,677 | 56 | $1,638,601 |
| 2020 | $65,965,189 | $27,524,169 | $25,742,114 | $2,189,253 | 35 | $1,559,644 |
| 2019 | $62,997,787 | $31,659,384 | $28,355,788 | $1,982,014 | 31 | $734,677 |
*2024: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AANA’s mission, as stated in its filing, is to advance patient safety and its profession through excellence in practice and service to members. Its filing describes advocacy for patient safety, access to anesthesia care, and nurse anesthesia education, as well as professional development and the advancement of anesthesia practice standards and research. AANA’s website describes its broader mission as advancing, supporting, and protecting nurse anesthesiology.
The Foundation’s stated mission is to advance the science of anesthesia through education and research. Its programs address research, evidence-based practice, education, scholarships, and leadership, with research priorities including healthcare policy, anesthesia science, education, clinical practice, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In 2024, AANA’s largest listed grants included support for the AANA Foundation, the CRNA PAC, the Council on Accreditation, and state nurse anesthetist associations. The Council on Accreditation describes its mission as establishing standards to promote quality education in nurse anesthesia programs. The California association describes its work as advancing patient safety, access to high-quality anesthesia care, and the profession in California; the Illinois association describes its mission as promoting safe anesthesia care and advocating for laws concerning nurse anesthesia.
Grantmaking
AANA reported 43 grants totaling $3,273,961 in filing year 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $5,733 to $530,000, with a median of $40,733. Listed purposes included general support and AANA management services.
Among the largest reported grants were $530,000 and $183,333 to the AANA Foundation for AANA management services; $400,000 and $133,333 to CRNA PAC for general support; and $320,000 to the Council on Accreditation for general support. State association grants included $128,500 to the California Association of Nurse Anesthetists, $114,000 to the Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and $113,000 to the Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists, each for general support.
The AANA Foundation’s listed opportunities include research and evidence-based practice grants, a postdoctoral fellowship, resident scholarships, and education programs. The postdoctoral fellowship offers up to $75,000 for one year, with renewal for a second year if funds are available. The open-submission educational grant supports projects in peer assistance, health and wellness, or pain management, with a maximum award of $5,000; applicants must be AANA CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist members. The CRNA Scholars program is for member CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists enrolled in an educational program. For Foundation grant programs, the website directs applicants to review active funding announcements and request permission to submit through an Applicant Request Form.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janet Setnor as president, Jeffrey Molter as president-elect, Tracy Young as vice president, and Jennifer Banek as treasurer. It also lists directors Daniel King, Erin Foley, Debra Diaz, Stacy Yancey, Erik Rauch, and Michael MacKinnon.
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists is led by William Bruce, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2022); all 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Bruce
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2023
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$251K (2023) → $507K (2024)
Janet Setnor
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$9K (2022) → $101K (2024)
Debra Diaz
Director Region
Director → Director Region, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $3K (2024)
Luis A. Rivera
Senior Director of State Managment Affairs
Senior Dir- State Management Affairs → Snr Director & State Management Affairs, 2020
Snr Director & State Management Affairs → Senior Director of State Managment Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$210K (2019) → $260K (2024)
Sarah Chacko
Senior Director of State Government Affairs
Assistant Director - State Gov Affairs → Snr Director, Government & Legal Affairs, 2023
Snr Director, Government & Legal Affairs → Senior Director of State Government Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$131K (2019) → $227K (2024)
Romy Gelb-Zimmer
Director of Regulatory Affairs
Senior Associate Dir-Regulatory & Payment Policy → Senior Associate Director Fed Reg & Payments, 2022
Senior Associate Director Fed Reg & Payments → Director of Regulatory Affairs, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$155K (2020) → $202K (2024)
Erik Rauch
Director Region
Director → Director Region, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$9K (2022) → $18K (2024)
Daniel King
Director Region
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$3K (2024)
Erin Foley
Director Region
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$3K (2024)
Mary Reynolds
Senior Director of Marketing
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$194K (2024)
Michael Mackinnon
Director Region
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$10K (2024)
Stacy Yancey
Director Region
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$10K (2024)
Susan Newell
Director Region
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$14K (2024)
Eric O'Connor
Chief Innovation Officer
Chief Growth Officer → Chief Innovation Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$179K (2020) → $326K (2024)
David Anderson
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2023
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$257K (2023) → $405K (2024)
Jeffrey Molter
President-Elect
Treasurer → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $32K (2024)
Jennifer Banek
Treasurer
Director Region → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $13K (2024)
Tracy Young
Vice President
Director Region → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $13K (2024)
Amy Sherwood
Chief Membership Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$240K (2024)
Ann Bresingham
Chief Hr Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$278K (2024)
Eric Graunke
Controller
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$211K (2024)
Ingrida Lusis
Chief Advocacy Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$321K (2024)
Former officers (44)
- Former: Lorraine Jordan (2020–2024) — Chief Science Officer · Filing note: Thru 123124
- Former: Angela Mund (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Stacy Meinert (2019–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Brett Morgan (2021–2023) — Snr Director, Practice & Education
- Former: Jennifer Schmitt (2021–2023) — Director Region
- Former: Joseph Rodriguez (2021–2023) — Director Region
- Former: Rose P. Gilligan (2021–2023) — Former Director of It · Filing note: Thru 123122
- Former: Jonathon Riddle (2022–2023) — President-Elect
- Former: Paul Packard (2023) — Director Region
- Former: Randy Cornelius (2023) — Director Region
- Former: Anna Polyak (2019–2022) — Snr Director & State Government Affairs
- Former: Barbara L. Anderson (2019–2022) — Associate Director of Accreditation & Practice
- Former: Dina Velocci (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Heather Rankin (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Randall Dean Moore (2019–2022) — CEO -
- Former: Steven Sertich (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Jeff Molter (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Anderson (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Peter Strube (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ralph Kohl (2020–2022) — Snr Director & Federal Government Affairs
- Former: David Hebert (2021–2022) — Interim Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Ewa Lichtenstein (2021–2022) — Senior Director- Finance
- Former: John Fetcho (2021–2022) — Former Director of Insurance Services
- Former: Julie Nycum (2022) — Vice President - Insurance Services
- Former: Natasha Jones (2022) — Senior Director of Human Resources
- Former: Stacey Meinhert (2022) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Howard Drews (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Kate Jansky (2019–2021) — President · Filing note: As of 62019
- Former: Dru Riddle (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ewa Greenier (2020–2021) — Dir- Professional Practice
- Former: Jason Trudell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kristie Hoch (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Diane Keegan (2021) — Assistant Director
- Former: Christopher Bettin (2019–2020) — Senior Director & Strg Committee -
- Former: Dean Comber (2019–2020) — Chief Finance Officer -
- Former: Lynn Joan Reede (2019–2020) — Chief Clinical Officer -
- Former: Maribeth Massie (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Sonya Moore (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Erin Fitzgerald (2020) — Director of Entp Portfolio Management Officer
- Former: Patrick Sullivan (2020) — Director - Finance
- Former: Garry Brydges (2019) — President
- Former: Jana Conover (2019) — Assistant Director - State Gov Affairs
- Former: John Hanlon (2019) — President Elect
- Former: Maria Poepsel (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $507K, to William Bruce (Chief Executive Officer). 22 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
How much does American Association of Nurse Anesthetists give each year?
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists gave $3.3M across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. The 2024 filing year covers 16 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 15 grants.
What is American Association of Nurse Anesthetists's typical grant size?
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists's median grant in 2024 was $40,733, and its average grant was $76,139, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Association of Nurse Anesthetists that year got $263K on average.
Where does American Association of Nurse Anesthetists give grants?
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists gives mostly in Illinois: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rosemont, IL (6 grants), Worthington, OH (5 grants), Forest Hill, VA (2 grants) and Jefferson City, MO (2 grants).
Does American Association of Nurse Anesthetists give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of American Association of Nurse Anesthetists's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are American Association of Nurse Anesthetists's largest grantees?
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists's largest 2024 grantees include American Association of Nurse Anetheisits Foundation ($713,333 across 2 grants), CRNA Pac ($533,333 across 2 grants) and Council on Accreditation ($400,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Association of Nurse Anesthetists?
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists reported $82.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $44.8M.
What does American Association of Nurse Anesthetists fund?
AANA’s mission, as stated in its filing, is to advance patient safety and its profession through excellence in practice and service to members. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Association of Nurse Anesthetists?
For Foundation opportunities, review the active funding announcement and use the Applicant Request Form to request permission to submit. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is American Association of Nurse Anesthetists's EIN?
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2113743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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