American Thyroid Association
The American Thyroid Association (ATA) is a public charity based in Alexandria, Virginia. Founded in 1923, it is a global professional medical society for physicians and scientists specializing in thyroid disease. Its work includes supporting thyroid research, professional education, public information, and advocacy.
American Thyroid Association at a glance
In short: American Thyroid Association gave $263K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), top state Massachusetts. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $262,500
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,250
- -8.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $15,596,271
- +11.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Thyroid Association
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 Thyroid Research Grant Program is closed. The ATA says the 2027 call will open in Winter 2027.
- Deadline
- The 2026 Thyroid Research Grant Program is closed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2000 Duke Street Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 998-8890
Website: https://thyroid.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Thyroid Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beth Israel Deaconess Medical School ($38K). Together the top 10 received $263K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 46 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant recipients were located in Massachusetts, California, New York, Indiana, Illinois, Texas, Florida, and Georgia. By share of grant dollars, Massachusetts accounted for 24%, California 19%, New York 10%, Indiana 10%, and Illinois 10%. The ATA also states that international grant recipients are subject to the same requirements as domestic recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Thyroid Association open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) 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 $25K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K 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 $188K (2021) to $356K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $263K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical School Boston, MA | Research | $37,500 |
| Regents of the University of California Oakland, CA | Research | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Research | $25,000 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY | Research | $25,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Research | $25,000 |
| Indiana University Bloomington, IN | Research | $25,000 |
| The University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Research | $25,000 |
| University of Texas Austin, TX | Research | $25,000 |
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Research | $25,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Research | $25,000 |
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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 | $15,596,271 | $3,775,307 | $2,960,449 | $262,500 | 10 | $493,449 |
| 2023 | $13,976,206 | $3,337,385 | $2,539,269 | $200,000 | 7 | $95,327 |
| 2022 | $12,170,011 | $3,799,847 | $2,297,285 | $200,000 | 7 | $291,699 |
| 2021 | $12,585,533 | $4,037,252 | $1,911,726 | $187,500 | 8 | $1,018,259 |
| 2020 | $10,917,956 | $1,916,846 | $2,302,507 | $356,250 | 14 | $169,547 |
| 2019 | $10,130,194 | $3,735,792 | $3,297,178 | $265,087 | 11 | $373,479 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The ATA states that it fosters research on thyroid molecular and cell biology, physiology, and diseases. Its broader goals include disseminating knowledge relevant to preventing, diagnosing, and treating thyroid diseases; educating trainees and health professionals; and guiding public policy related to thyroid diseases and disorders.
The ATA’s 2024 grants were identified as research grants. Among the recipients, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Foundation describes its mission as supporting medical research, providing instruction, and improving public health for patients served by the medical center and its affiliated physicians. Emory University says its mission is to create, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity; the University of Chicago describes a mission of communicating and creating knowledge and fostering a scholarly community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the ATA reported 10 grants totaling $262,500. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $37,500, with a median of $25,000. All 10 listed grants were for research. Notable awards included $37,500 to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical School in Boston and $25,000 each to the Regents of the University of California, Massachusetts General Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Stanford University, Indiana University, the University of Chicago, the University of Texas, the University of Florida, and Emory University.
The ATA says its Research Committee selects grants, with Board of Directors approval. The filing describes an annual process in which a committee of seven to nine members sets proposal deadlines and guidelines, announces requirements, ranks proposals, and invites authors of selected proposals to submit complete applications using NIH format. The committee reviews those applications and determines awards. Recipients are expected to submit progress reports and present at the ATA annual meeting. The filing states that grants to international recipients are subject to the same requirements as domestic grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Christopher McCabe, Secretary; Anthony Hollenberg, Treasurer; Jacqueline Jonklaas, President beginning November 2024; M. Regina Castro, President-Elect beginning November 2024; and Mark Edwin Zafereo Jr., Treasurer-Elect beginning November 2024. Michael T. McDermott was listed as Past President beginning November 2024, and Julie Ann Sosa as Past President through October 2024. Directors listed were David Steward, Jennifer A. Sipos, and Maria E. Cabanillas.
American Thyroid Association is led by Jacqueline Jonklaas MD PhD, President Beginning since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 6 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacqueline Jonklaas MD PhD
President Beginning
Secretary & COO → Secretary & President-Elect, 2023
Secretary & President-Elect → President Beginning, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$6K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Amanda K Perl
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$155K (2020) → $130K (2024)
Pamela Mechler
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
55 hrs/week
$97K (2024)
Martha A Zeiger MD FACS FACE
Director
President → Past President, 2020
Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Y Chen MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Celeste B Hart MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aime T Franco PhD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mona M Sabra MD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Angelos MD PhD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sareh Parangi MD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer A Sipos MD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Steward MD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria E Cabanillas MD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zubair W Baloch MD PhD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Moretti MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cari Meinhold Kitahara PhD
Director Beginning
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Toro-Tobon MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Gardner Grubbs MD
Director Beginning
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maya B Lodish MD
Director Beginning
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony N. Hollenberg MD
Treasurer
Treasurer-Elect → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $15K (2024)
Kelly C Hoff
Development & Technology
Development & Technology Director → Developement & Technology Director, 2023
Developement & Technology Director → Development & Technology, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $164K (2024)
Christopher McCabe
Secretary
Secretary & Secretary-Elect → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $35K (2024)
Sharleene E Cano Quiara
Publications & Membership
Publications & Membership Director → Publications & Membership, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$129K (2023) → $132K (2024)
Michael T McDermott MD
Past President Beginning
President-Elect → President & President-Elect, 2023
President & President-Elect → Past President Beginning, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Ann Sosa MD
Past President
President & Past President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Freddy Jean Karlo Toloza Bonilla MD
Trainee Observer - Beginning
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kharisa Rachmasari MD
Trainee Observer - Beginning
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M Regina Castro MD
President-Elect Beginning
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Edwin Zafereo Jr. MD
Treasurer-Elect Beginning
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (33)
- Former: Antonio Di Cristofano (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Naifa Lamki Busaidy (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Peter A. Kopp MD (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Ari J. Wassner MD (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Angela M. Leung Md Msc (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Julie Ann Sosa Md Ma Facs (2019–2022) — President-Elect & President
- Former: Victor J. Bernet MD (2019–2022) — Past President
- Former: Sharleene E. Cano (2020–2022) — Publications & Membership Director
- Former: Athanasios Bikas MD PhD (2021–2022) — Director Trainee
- Former: Danica Maria Vodopivec Kuri MD (2021–2022) — Director Trainee
- Former: Liuska M. Pesce MD (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Amy Y. Chen Md Mph Facs (2022) — Director
- Former: Carol Chiung-Hui Peng MD (2022) — Director Trainee
- Former: Chris J. McCabe PhD (2022) — Secretary-Elect
- Former: Ernest O. Asamoah Md Facp Face Fr (2022) — Director
- Former: Rhea Udyavar MD (2022) — Director Trainee
- Former: Barbara R. Smith Cae (2019–2021) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Douglas Forrest PhD (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Joshua P. Klopper MD (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Megan R. Haymart MD (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Scott A. Rivkees MD (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Amy Y. Chen Mdmphfacsface (2021) — Director
- Former: Angela M. Leung Mdmsc (2021) — Director
- Former: Ernest Asamoahmdfacpfacefrcp (2021) — Director
- Former: Julie Ann Sosa Mdmafacs (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Martha A. Zeiger Mdfacsface (2021) — Past President
- Former: Thomas J. Giordano Mdphd (2021) — Director
- Former: Adonia Calhoun Coates (2019–2020) — Associate Executive Director
- Former: Elizabeth N. Pearce MD (2019–2020) — Past President
- Former: J. Woody Sistrunk MD (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ralph P. Tufano MD (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas J. Giordano MD PhD (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Charles Emerson (2019) — Past President
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 $164K, to Kelly C Hoff (Development and Technology). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Thyroid Association
How much does American Thyroid Association give each year?
American Thyroid Association gave $263K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $200K across 7 grants.
What is American Thyroid Association's typical grant size?
American Thyroid Association's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $26,250, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Thyroid Association that year got $25K on average.
Where does American Thyroid Association give grants?
American Thyroid Association's top state is Massachusetts, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (19%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does American Thyroid Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on American Thyroid Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (10 grants).
Who are American Thyroid Association's largest grantees?
American Thyroid Association's largest 2024 grantees include Beth Israel Deaconess Medical School ($37,500), Regents of the University of California ($25,000) and Massachusetts General Hospital ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Thyroid Association?
American Thyroid Association reported $15.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
What does American Thyroid Association fund?
The ATA states that it fosters research on thyroid molecular and cell biology, physiology, and diseases. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Thyroid Association?
American Thyroid Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thyroid.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Thyroid Association's EIN?
American Thyroid Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6038600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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