American Association of Nurse
The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) is a professional membership organization and 501(c)(6) business league headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois. Founded in 1931, AANA represents over 65,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Nurse Anesthesia Residents nationwide. The organization advances patient safety and promotes the profession of nurse anesthesia through excellence in practice and service to members.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$78.8M
+9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+40.0% YoY
Grant Count
28
+86.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$90K
-25.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
AANA's mission centers on advancing patient safety and promoting the profession of Nurse Anesthesia through excellence in practice and service to members. The organization advocates for changes to the nation's healthcare system that increase anesthesia patient safety and affordability of anesthesia services, maximize patient access to care, and support patients' rights to receive care from providers of their choice.
Primary program areas include:
- Advocacy: Representing CRNAs and student Nurse Anesthetists in policy discussions affecting healthcare systems, anesthesia patient safety, and the scope of practice for nurse anesthetists
- Education: Supporting nurse anesthesia educational opportunities and professional development
- Professional Development: Advancing clinical judgment skills and critical thinking capabilities among practitioners
Grantmaking
AANA maintains an active grantmaking program through its philanthropic activities. According to recent filings, the organization distributed $2,156,625 in total giving, with typical award amounts ranging from $5,500 to $530,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AANA's grantmaking activities focus primarily on Illinois, Ohio, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Revenue: $11,466,217
- Total Expenses: $12,511,794
- Net Income: -$1,045,577
- Total Assets: $82,122,275
- Total Liabilities: Data not specified
Workforce:
- Approximately 121 employees (as of 2024, representing 11.9% year-over-year growth)
Annual Revenue:
- $48.7 million (organizational operations)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $78,821,542 | $71,776,100 | $61,708,056 |
| Revenue | $33,355,183 | $30,460,581 | $31,967,008 |
| Expenses | $33,821,190 | $30,452,224 | $29,930,878 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,641,000 | $1,024,395 | $3,705,194 |
| 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
156 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from American Association of Nurse
AANA: Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE
Amount
Up to US $75,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CRNA Scholars (Post-Doctoral/Doctoral CRNAs for Research and/or Clinical Projects)
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Education Grant
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE
Amount
Up to US $25,000
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
Key executives include:
- Bill Bruce: Chief Executive Officer
- David Anderson: Chief Financial Officer
- Ingrida Lusis: Chief Advocacy Officer
- Amy Sherwood: Chief Membership Officer
- Eric O'Connor: Chief Innovation Officer
- Jana Conover: Assistant Director, State Government Affairs
- Luis Rivera: Senior Director, State Management Affairs
- Martha Smith: Creative Director
- Erin Ransford: Director, Executive Programs
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STACEY YANCEY | DIRECTOR REGION 4 | 20 | $2,563 |
| TRACY YOUNG | DIRECTOR REGION 7 | 20 | $9,868 |
| RANDY CORNELIUS | DIRECTOR REGION 6 | 20 | $9,868 |
| JENNIFER BANEK | DIRECTOR REGION 3 | 20 | $2,563 |
| PAUL PACKARD | DIRECTOR REGION 2 | 20 | $9,868 |
| ERIK RAUCH | TREASURER | 20 | $12,250 |
| JEFFREY MOLTER | VICE-PRESIDENT | 20 | $19,375 |
| JANET SETNOR | PRESIDENT-ELECT | 20 | $29,625 |
| JONATHON RIDDLE | PRESIDENT | 20 | $94,000 |
| MICHAEL MACKINNION | DIRECTOR REGION 5 | 20 | $2,563 |
| SUSAN NEWELL | DIRECTOR REGION 1 | 20 | $2,563 |
| INGRIDA LUSIS | CHIEF ADVOCACY OFFICER | 40 | $255,981 |
| ANN BRESINGHAM | CHIEF HR OFFICER | 40 | $248,001 |
| LORRAINE JORDAN | CHIEF ADVOCACY OFFICER | 30 | — |
| ERIC O'CONNOR | CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER | 40 | $319,469 |
| DAVID ANDERSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 30 | $370,549 |
| WILLIAM BRUCE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 30 | $455,364 |
| ROMY GELB-ZIMMER | DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS | 40 | $178,799 |
| BRETT MORGAN | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND PRACTICE | 40 | $267,470 |
| SARAH CHACKO | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | 40 | $206,111 |
| LUIS A RIVERA | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF STATE MANAGMENT AFFAIRS | 40 | $244,248 |
| ERIC GRAUNKE | CONTROLLER | 30 | $184,152 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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