American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons is a public charity based in Rosemont, Illinois. Its filing describes advocacy on healthcare issues for patients and professionals as its mission, and its grantmaking includes general support for other organizations with orthopaedic-related missions.
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons at a glance
In short: American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons gave $20.6M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2.1M), mostly in Illinois. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,643,631
- +44.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,064,363
- +29.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $21,374,711
- -14.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Contact
Mailing address: 9400 W Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL 60018-4976
Phone: (847) 384-4254
Website: https://aaos.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons ($20.6M). Together the top 10 received $20.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 40 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization reported that 100% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. Its itemized 2024 grants also included recipients in Montana, New Jersey, California, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Missouri, Georgia, Oregon, and South Carolina. The filing lists the South Carolina Orthopaedic Association grant recipient location as Apopka, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $3.4M. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $9K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13.5M (2021) to $43.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $20.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Rosemont, IL | General Support | $20,563,131 |
| Montana Orthopaedic Society Helena, MT | General Support | $15,000 |
| New Jersey Orthopaedic Society Trenton, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| California Orthopaedic Association Sacramento, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Orthopaedic Socety of Oklahoma Midwest City, OK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $7,500 |
| Missouri State Orthopaedic Association Jefferson City, MO | General Support | $7,500 |
| Georgia Orthopaedic Society Inc Peachtree City, GA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Oregon Associations of Orthopaedic Surgeons Lake Oswego, OR | General Support | $7,000 |
| South Carolina Orthopaedic Association Apopka, FL | General Support | $6,000 |
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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 | $21,374,711 | $25,854,762 | $27,458,717 | $20,643,631 | 10 | $899,113 |
| 2023 | $24,882,264 | $25,313,960 | $21,275,774 | $14,336,062 | 9 | $387,031 |
| 2022 | $22,250,057 | $25,107,886 | $21,412,902 | $14,732,971 | 8 | $208,395 |
| 2021 | $21,165,468 | $24,653,127 | $19,943,145 | $13,529,266 | 6 | — |
| 2020 | $17,846,717 | $25,790,767 | $49,862,148 | $43,289,858 | 7 | $223,648 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to carry on the orthopaedic community’s advocacy activities related to healthcare issues on behalf of patients and professionals. Its filing describes support for other entities with similar orthopaedic-related missions, generally for their general support. For some projects, recipients must provide a final report substantiating expenditures; general-support recipients are not required to substantiate those expenditures.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, which received the largest reported 2024 grant, describes its mission as serving orthopaedic professionals to provide the highest quality musculoskeletal care. The California Orthopaedic Association describes its mission as providing professional convention education, seminars, and meetings for the benefit of its members.
The organization’s website describes the AAOS IDEA Grant Program as supporting educational, community, and outreach initiatives that promote opportunity and access in orthopaedic surgery. Eligible applicants are U.S. not-for-profit organizations and educational entities; not-for-profits must have an IRS determination letter, and state-owned or -supported educational entities may also apply. Proposed projects must focus on promoting opportunity within orthopaedic surgery. Indirect costs are not eligible. The program has four tracks: Pathway Touchpoints, Academic Pathway Retention, Community Pathway Retention, and Patient Advocacy & Health Access.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $20,643,631. The median grant was $8,750; awards ranged from $6,000 to $20,563,131. The largest grant was $20,563,131 to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Rosemont, Illinois, for general support. Other notable grants included $15,000 to the Montana Orthopaedic Society; $10,000 each to the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society, California Orthopaedic Association, and Orthopaedic Society of Oklahoma; and $7,500 each to the Minnesota Orthopaedic Society, Missouri State Orthopaedic Association, and Georgia Orthopaedic Society.
The IDEA Grant Program accepts applications online and allows organizations to apply in up to two tracks per grant cycle. Applications are reviewed by the AAOS Community Engagement Advisory Board, with final approval by the AAOS Board of Directors. The program’s published guidance recommends clearly distinguishing proposals submitted to multiple tracks and avoiding overlap. Applicants that received funding the previous year must submit a Mid-Year Funding Report for an application to be eligible. The 2024 call for proposals had a June 17, 2024 deadline and is a past cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Tornetta III, MD, as president; Annunziato Amendola, MD, as first vice-president; Wilford K. Gibson, MD, as second vice-president; and Kevin J. Bozic, MD, as past president. Other listed officers and directors are Michael L. Parks, MD, treasurer; Joel L. Mayerson, BOC chair; Michael J. Leddy III, MD, BOC chair-elect; James W. Barber, BOC secretary; Armando F. Vidal, MD, BOS chair; and Adolph J. Yates, MD, BOS chair-elect.
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons is led by Thomas E. Arend Jr., Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; none of the 44 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas E. Arend Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lise Puckorius Olc
Olc Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Tornetta III MD
President
Second Vice President → First Vice President, 2023
First Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Armando F. Vidal MD
Bos Chair
Bos Secretary → Bos Chair-Elect, 2022
Bos Chair-Elect → Bos Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel L. Mayerson
Boc Chair
Boc Secretary → Boc Chair-Elect, 2023
Boc Chair-Elect → Boc Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Harkinson
Commercial Solutions Director
Business Development Director → Commercial Solutions Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian N. Moore
Learning & Practice Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine A. Boudreaux Hayes
Senior Government Relations Director
Senior Government Relations Director → Senior Government Relation, 2023
Senior Government Relation → Senior Government Relations Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hans J. Koelsch
Publications Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jayson N. Murray
Clinical Quality & Value Director
Clinical Quality & Value Director → Clinical Quality & Value, 2023
Clinical Quality & Value → Clinical Quality & Value Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel M. Bowers
Finance Director
Controller → Finance Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reagan L. Bayer
Registries Operations Director
Project Management Director → Registries Director, 2021
Registries Director → Registries Operations Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd R. Applebaum
Strategic Planning & Performance Management Director
Strategic Planning & Performance Management Director → Strategic Planning & Perfo, 2023
Strategic Planning & Perfo → Strategic Planning & Performance Management Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lane Compton
Project Management Office Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Zemaitis
Live Events Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Bonds
Data Management & Bi Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Haskins
It Operations & Support Director
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shobha Ravikumar
Senior Engineering Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary L. Shoaf Assoc
Governance Director
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Drumm
Marketing Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Salt Troise
Chief Commerical Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Priore
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer → Chief Marketing & Communications, 2023
Chief Marketing & Communications → Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna J. Malert
Chief Governance Officer
Governance Director → Chief Governance Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Graham H. Newson
Government Relations Vice President
Government Relations Director → Government Relations Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Konstantinos T. Damalas
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura F. Abrahams
Chief Human Resource Officer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa A. Young
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan T. Glusenkamp
Chief Quality & Registries Officer
Chief Quality & Registries Officer → Chief Quality & Registries, 2023
Chief Quality & Registries → Chief Quality & Registries Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin J. Bozic MD
Past President
First Vice President → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa N. Masters
Lay Member
Lay Member → Member at Large, 2022
Member at Large → Lay Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adolph J. Yates MD
Bos Chair-Elect
Bos Secretary → Bos Chair-Elect, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael L. Parks MD
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Livingston
Chief Information Officer
It Operations & Support Director → It Operations & Support Di, 2023
It Operations & Support Di → Chief Information Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annunziato Amendola MD
First Vice President
Second Vice President → First Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evalina Burger MD
Member at Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Leddy III MD
Boc Chair-Elect
Boc Secretary → Boc Chair-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica M. Payares MD
Member at Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James W. Barber
Boc Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John T. Gill MD
Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie B. Samora MD
Bos Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lilly Marks
Lay Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mininder S. Kocher MD
Treasurer Elect
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Tabaie MD
Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wilford K. Gibson MD
Second Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (35)
- Former: Felix H. Savoie MD (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: John Thomas King (2020–2023) — Chief Information Officer · Filing note: Retired
- Former: Shreyasi Deb (2020–2023) — Senior Manager Health Policy
- Former: Susan A. McSorley (2020–2023) — Live Events Vice President
- Former: Alfonso Mejia MD (2021–2023) — Boc Chair
- Former: Chad A. Kruger MD (2022–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Toni M. McLaurin MD (2022–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Michael P. Bolognesi MD (2023) — Bos Secretary
- Former: Alexandra E. Page MD (2020–2022) — Bos Chair
- Former: Claudette M. Lajam MD (2020–2022) — Boc Chair
- Former: Daniel K. Guy MD (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Tina D. Slager (2020–2022) — Finance Director · Filing note: Retired
- Former: Karen M. Sutton MD (2021–2022) — Lay Member
- Former: Lori A. Boukas (2021–2022) — Marketing Director
- Former: Valerae O. Lewis MD (2021–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Brittany Starr (2022) — Senior Manager Political Affairs
- Former: Alan S. Hilibrand MD (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Alexander Vaccaro MD (2020–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Joseph A. Bosco MD (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Kevin D. Plancher MD (2020–2021) — Bos Chair
- Former: Matthew P. Abdel MD (2020–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Wayne A. Johnson MD (2020–2021) — Boc Chair
- Former: Adam Kujanski (2021) — Technical Lead
- Former: Tumaria McDaniel (2021) — Data Management & Bi Director
- Former: William T. Downing (2021) — Senior Engineering Director
- Former: C. Craig Satterlee MD (2020) — Bos Chair
- Former: Christopher Alan Lee (2020) — It Operations Director
- Former: Flip Tellez (2020) — It Security Manager
- Former: James J. Balaschak (2020) — Lay Member
- Former: James R. Ficke MD (2020) — Member at Large
- Former: Kristina M. Rosinia (2020) — Registries Director
- Former: Kristy L. Weber MD (2020) — Past President
- Former: Rachel Y. Goldstein MD (2020) — Member at Large
- Former: Thomas S. Muzzonigro MD (2020) — Boc Chair
- Former: William O. Shaffer (2020) — Medical Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
How much does American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons give each year?
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons gave $20.6M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $14.3M across 9 grants.
What is American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons's typical grant size?
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $2,064,363, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons that year got $10K on average.
Where does American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons give grants?
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons's largest grantees?
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons's largest 2024 grantees include American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons ($20,563,131), Montana Orthopaedic Society ($15,000) and New Jersey Orthopaedic Society ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons?
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons reported $21.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25.9M.
What does American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to carry on the orthopaedic community’s advocacy activities related to healthcare issues on behalf of patients and professionals. Its filing describes support for other entities with similar orthopaedic-related missions, generally for their general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons?
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check aaos.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons's EIN?
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4241052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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