American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons
The American shoulder and elbow surgeons (the "society") is a national not-for-profit corporation organized to serve patients, members, and society by advancing shoulder and elbow care.
American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons at a glance
In short: American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons gave $1.0M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $519K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,037,748
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $518,874
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $518,874
- Total assets
- $8,368,821
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons
- Next open deadline
- February 20, 2027 (ASES Foundation Research Grant)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons
Who American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ases Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 2 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons gives
- Giving grew 2023% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ases Foundation Schaumburg, IL | General Operations | $1,007,498 |
| American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Rosemont, IL | Support for 2025 Bos | $30,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,368,821 | $4,354,405 | $4,759,426 | $1,037,748 | 2 | $255,699 |
| 2024 | $7,978,849 | $3,914,046 | $4,319,414 | $1,005,056 | 2 | $287,356 |
| 2023 | $8,304,220 | $3,728,578 | $3,052,677 | $16,036 | 2 | $246,007 |
| 2022 | $6,925,447 | $3,790,549 | $2,588,314 | $48,875 | 2 | $183,648 |
| 2021 | $6,956,348 | $2,952,867 | $2,313,791 | $10,000 | 1 | $120,744 |
| 2020 | $5,798,327 | $2,208,319 | $1,626,622 | $40,000 | 2 | $92,891 |
About American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons
Based on IRS filings
American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons is a public charity, based in Schaumburg, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $256K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons is led by Anna Quintanilla, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 7 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anna Quintanilla
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$109K (2021) → $231K (2025)
Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo MD PhD
President
Vice President → President Elect, 2024
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$10K (2025)
Steven Mlodoch
Director of Operations
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024) → $113K (2025)
Angela Orlando
Director Meetings & Education
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2025)
Frank A. Cordasco Md Ms
Jses Representative
Past President → Jses Representative, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
John E. Kuhn MD
Immediate Past President
President Elect → President, 2024
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$55K (2023) → $150K (2025)
April Armstrong Md Frcsc
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$10K (2025)
Peter B. Macdonald Md Frcsc
Past President
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
Immediate Past President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A. Abboud MD
Asesf Representative
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Bishop MD
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer Elect → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Miniaci MD
President Elect
Vice President → President Elect, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Surena Namdari MD
Member at Large
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Tashjian MD
Member at Large
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Xavier A. Duralde MD (2020–2024) — Past President
- Former: George S. Athwal Md Frcsc (2023–2024) — Member at Large
- Former: William B. Mallon MD (2024) — Jses Representative
- Former: Charles L. Getz MD (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Mark A. Frankle MD (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Lawrence V. Gulotta MD (2022–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Augustus D. Mazzocca Ms MD (2020–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Eric T. Ricchetti MD (2020–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: William N. Levine MD (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Anthony Miniaci Md Frcsc (2022) — Asesf Representative
- Former: Peter B. Macdonald MD (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $231K, to Anna Quintanilla (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons
How much does American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons give each year?
American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons gave $1.0M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 2 grants.
How large is American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons?
American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
Where does American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons operate?
American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons has awarded grants in Florida, Illinois, New York, Wisconsin.
What is American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons's EIN?
American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1474626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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