The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and professional medical specialty society headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois. Founded in 1969, AOFAS represents orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the surgical and medical treatment of injuries, diseases, and conditions of the foot and ankle. The organization mobilizes its community of foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons to improve patient care through education, research, and advocacy.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.5M
+11.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$805K
-13.6% YoY
Grant Count
35
-25.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+16.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
AOFAS advances its mission by funding and promoting essential education, research, social impact, and humanitarian endeavors. The organization's primary program areas support research and educational activities related to medical care of the foot and ankle, with a focus on advancing professional performance and improving patient outcomes through collaboration and excellence.
Grantmaking
AOFAS operates an active grantmaking program with multiple funding opportunities:
Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AOFAS grantmaking has primary focus in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Illinois, though the organization operates internationally across 13 countries including South Korea, United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Egypt.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $6,618,476
- Total Expenses: $6,644,108
- Total Assets: $4,496,364
- Total Liabilities: $1,360,000
Staffing: The organization employs approximately 30 staff members, representing a 10.4% year-over-year growth.
Rating: AOFAS holds a Four-Star rating with a 96% overall score, reflecting strong accountability and financial management.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,496,364 | $4,050,769 | $3,979,780 |
| Revenue | $6,618,476 | $6,406,596 | $5,912,169 |
| Expenses | $6,644,108 | $6,310,616 | $5,723,835 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $71,053 | $87,071 | $80,094 |
| 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
204 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle
AF/AOFAS Foot & Ankle Arthritis Development Program
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC FOOT & ANKLE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
AOFAS Fellowship Scholarship
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC FOOT & ANKLE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
AOFAS Research Grants Program
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC FOOT & ANKLE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID THORDARSON MD | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| SHELDON S LIN MD | PRESIDENT-ELECT | 2 | — |
| SCOTT ELLIS MD | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| CASEY HUMBYRD MD | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER CHIODO MD | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL ARONOW MD | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| BRYAN DEN HARTOG MD | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT THROUGH SEPT 2024 | 1 | — |
| ERROLL BAILEY MD | MEMBER-AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| JEANNIE HUH MD | MEMBER-AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| DANIEL GUSS MD | MEMBER-AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| PAMELA LUK MD | MEMBER-AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| JASON BARITEAU MD | MEMBER AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| KELLY HYNES MD | MEMBER AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| ANISH KADKIA MD | MEMBER AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| J TURNER VOSSELLER MD | MEMBER AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| ELAINE LARKIN-LEIGHTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $429,483 |
| CATHERINE POWERS | DEVELOPMENT SENIOR MGR | 1 | $135,372 |
| ALENA FREY | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & ME | 40 | $140,785 |
| JESSICA DORNFELD | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & ME | 40 | $129,446 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
AOFAS announced the awarding of more than $250,000 in grants to fund foot and ankle orthopaedic research, demonstrating continued commitment to advancing the field through competitive grant programs. The organization serves approximately 2,500 individuals through its research and educational support activities.
Grants Fund Foot & Ankle Care Training | Arthritis FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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