American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is a Rosemont, Illinois-based public charity that develops and disseminates knowledge in sports medicine. It supports research, education, and professional development related to preventing, recognizing, and treating sports injuries.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at a glance
In short: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine gave $890K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), top state Illinois. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $889,508
- +65.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +109.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,674
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,200
- Total assets
- $19,465,319
- +5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (16 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (40% 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 Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- How to Apply
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Review the requirements and guidelines for the specific opportunity. AOSSM describes a staged process for the Playmaker Grant Lab, beginning with a letter of interest, followed by an invited presentation for selected applicants and a formal application for projects selected for funding.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9400 W Higgins Road Suite 300, Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: (847) 292-4900
Website: https://sportsmed.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
11 open opportunities from American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Annual Meeting Resident Scholarship
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
AOSSM Annual Meeting Resident Scholarship
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
AOSSM Playmaker Grant
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Amount
Up to US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oref ($360K). Together the top 10 received $724K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 65 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By grant dollars, Illinois received 40%, Massachusetts 17%, New York 9%, California 6%, and Florida 5%. These figures describe the locations of 2024 recipients, not a stated geographic eligibility restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 23 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $90K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $26K repeat.
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 $226K (2020) to $890K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $890K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oref Rosemont, IL | Research Project Grant | $359,548 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | Research Project Grant | $150,000 |
| The Nemours Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Research Project Grant | $41,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Research Project Grant | $25,700 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | Research Project Grant | $25,000 |
| NYU Langone Department of Orthopedic Surgery New York, NY | Research Project Grantresearch Project Grant | $25,000 |
| The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System Milwaukee, WI | Research Project Grant | $25,000 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | Research Project Grant | $25,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Los Angeles, CA | Research Project Grant | $24,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Research Project Grant | $24,000 |
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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 | $19,465,319 | $9,263,251 | $10,541,828 | $889,508 | 23 | $590,130 |
| 2023 | $18,461,973 | $8,975,573 | $10,761,352 | $538,496 | 11 | $54,787 |
| 2022 | $19,681,459 | $9,422,233 | $10,292,742 | $350,500 | 12 | $572,097 |
| 2021 | $21,900,137 | $9,235,602 | $8,355,206 | $332,500 | 10 | $759,912 |
| 2020 | $20,556,947 | $8,080,630 | $6,366,447 | $226,000 | 9 | $366,111 |
| 2019 | $16,504,459 | $9,103,390 | $8,280,471 | $325,000 | 11 | $457,588 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AOSSM’s stated mission is to develop and disseminate knowledge in sports medicine and support education in allied professions involved in the prevention, recognition, and treatment of sports injuries. Its strategic plan describes a goal of advancing evidence-based prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to promote a safe return to physical activity.
In its 2026–2028 research priorities, AOSSM lists return to sport or play, youth sports injuries and early sports specialization, basic science and translational research, long-term effects of sports medicine interventions, multicenter research, clinical outcomes, biologics, osteoarthritis, emerging technologies, sports medicine innovation, and surgical techniques.
Grantmaking
In 2024, AOSSM reported 23 grants totaling $889,508. Grants ranged from $8,000 to $359,548, with a median of $13,200. The largest awards included $359,548 to OREF in Rosemont, Illinois, and $150,000 to Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, both for research project grants. Other large research project grants included $41,000 to The Nemours Foundation and $25,700 to Mayo Clinic.
AOSSM’s published grant opportunities include research grants and awards. The 2026 cycle listing includes the AOSSM-JRF Ortho Allograft Grant, a $50,000 award for basic science or clinical research involving meniscal or osteochondral allografts. The listed August 1, 2026 submission deadline has passed. AOSSM also describes the Playmaker Grant Lab as supporting exploratory projects, including start-up, seed, bridge, gap, or supplemental funding; studies involving human subjects receive priority. Its 2026 cycle deadline has passed. The website states that grant opportunities have application requirements and guidelines specific to each opportunity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on AOSSM’s 2024 filing include Christopher C. Kaeding, MD, president; Eric C. McCarty, MD, president-elect; Rick W. Wright, MD, vice president; Jeffrey R. Dugas, MD, secretary; and Robin V. West, MD, treasurer. Other listed leaders were Dean C. Taylor, MD, immediate past president; Mark D. Miller, MD, past president; and Miho Jean Tanaka, MD, PhD, Steven B. Cohen, MD, and Lance E. LeClere, MD, members at large.
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine is led by Greg Dummer Cae, CEO on every filing since 2021; 8 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Dummer Cae
CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$372K (2021) → $377K (2024)
Christopher C. Kaeding MD
President
Vice President → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Jankovec
Director
Director of Information Technology → Director of Information Te, 2023
Director of Information Te → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$122K (2022) → $136K (2024)
Lynette Craft PhD
Senior Director & Research
Senior Director of Research → Senior Director & Research, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$139K (2023) → $146K (2024)
Melanie Stanton
Senior Director & Corp. Development
Senior Director & Corporate Development → Senior Director & Corp. Development, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$135K (2023) → $150K (2024)
Andrea Mitchell
Director & Marketing
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2024)
Jennifer Ramion
Director, Resident & Fellows Edu.
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$140K (2024)
Bruce Reider MD
Executive Editor Med. Pub.
Executive Director of Med. Pub. → Exc Director Med. Pub., 2023
Exc Director Med. Pub. → Executive Editor Med. Pub., 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$434K (2019) → $549K (2024)
Christina Tomaso Cae
COO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$181K (2024)
Dean C. Taylor MD
Immediate Past President
President Elect → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric C. McCarty MD
President-Elect
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark D. Miller MD
Past President
President-Elect → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassandra Lee MD
Ex-Officio
Director → Chair & Communications Council, 2022
Chair & Communications Council → Ex-Officio, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Benjamin Ma MD
Ex-Officio
Chair & Research Council → Ex-Officio, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey R. Dugas MD
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miho Jean Tanaka MD PhD
Member at Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin V. West MD
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian R. Wolf Md Ms
Ex-Officio
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance E. Leclere MD
Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick W. Wright MD
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven B. Cohen MD
Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Christina Tomaso (2020–2023) — COO
- Former: Joyce Paschall (2020–2023) — Past Employee - Director of Education
- Former: Kurt P. Spindler MD (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Asheesh Bedi MD (2022–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Matthew Provencher MD (2022–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Matthew Matava MD (2023) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Donna Tilton (2019–2022) — Senior Editorial & Prod Manager
- Former: Michael G. Ciccotti MD (2019–2022) — Past President
- Former: Keith Kenter MD (2020–2022) — Executive Officio
- Former: Robert T. Burks MD (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Katherine J. Coyner MD (2021–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Brian Wolf (2022) — Chair & Education Council
- Former: Kevin Boyer (2022) — Director of Research & Health Policy
- Former: James P. Bradley MD (2019–2021) — Past President
- Former: Alan Getgood Mphil Md Frcs (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: E. Kyle Cain Jr. MD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Greg Dummer (2019–2020) — CEO
- Former: Neal ElAttrache MD (2019–2020) — Past President
- Former: Anil Ranawat MD (2019) — Director
- Former: Annunziato Amendola MD (2019) — Director
- Former: Armando Vidal MD (2019) — Director
- Former: Camille Petrick (2019) — Managing Director
- Former: Charles Bush-Joseph MD (2019) — Past President
- Former: Heather Hodge (2019) — Director of Education
- Former: John Conway MD (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 $549K, to Bruce Reider MD (Exec. Editor Med. Pub.). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
How much does American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine give each year?
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine gave $890K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $538K across 11 grants.
What is American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's typical grant size?
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's median grant in 2024 was $13,200, and its average grant was $38,674, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine that year got $16K on average.
Where does American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine give grants?
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's top state is Illinois, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (17%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Project Grant" (22 grants).
Who are American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's largest grantees?
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's largest 2024 grantees include Oref ($359,548), Brigham and Women's Hospital ($150,000) and The Nemours Foundation ($41,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine?
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine reported $19.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.3M.
What does American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine fund?
AOSSM’s stated mission is to develop and disseminate knowledge in sports medicine and support education in allied professions involved in the prevention, recognition, and treatment of sports injuries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine?
Review the requirements and guidelines for the specific opportunity. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's EIN?
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7182780. 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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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