Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation
To support innovative education and research that facilitates advances in the field of arthroscopy
Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation gave $309K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $309K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $308,886
- -56.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $308,886
- -56.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $308,886
- Total assets
- $18,558,876
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arthroscopy Association of North America ($309K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $309K (2024) to $1.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $309K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arthroscopy Association of North America Rosemont, IL | Education | $308,886 |
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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 | $18,558,876 | $1,336,605 | $837,467 | $308,886 | 1 | $745,636 |
| 2023 | $16,743,697 | $1,441,171 | $1,178,354 | $702,285 | 1 | $458,797 |
| 2022 | $14,603,107 | $1,735,098 | $1,561,459 | $834,699 | 1 | $490,977 |
| 2021 | $16,543,377 | $879,762 | $918,898 | $415,000 | 1 | $270,755 |
| 2020 | $14,847,265 | $1,358,242 | $2,130,615 | $1,743,000 | 1 | $269,293 |
About Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Rosemont, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $309K. Net investment income was $746K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation is led by Laura Downes, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Downes
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Curtis MD
President
Second Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2023
1st Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Plancher MD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Bruce
Director of Development
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Augustus Mazzocca MD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Buford MD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Patzkowski MD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Krych MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Alberton MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael O'Brien MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Stone MD
Past President
President → Imediate Past President, 2023
Imediate Past President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kelly MD
1st Vice President
Secretary → 2nd Vice President, 2023
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Tokish MD
Imediate Past President
First Vice President → President, 2023
President → Imediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin F. Bonner MD
2nd Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Dragoo MD
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Nogal
Chief Opperating & Business Development Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jospeh Tauro MD
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Brian Waterman MD (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ivan Wong MD (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Getelman MD (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Brian Cole MD (2021–2022) — Past President
- Former: Joseph Tauro MD (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary K. Mulcahey MD (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul Caldwell MD (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Larry Field MD (2021) — Past President
- Former: Nikhil Verma MD (2021) — Director
- Former: Danny Lee (2020) — Director
- Former: Gary Scheel MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Jack Bert MD (2020) — Director
- Former: James C. Esch MD (2020) — Director
- Former: John Richmond MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Nicholas A. Sgaglione MD (2020) — Chair
- Former: Richard Angelo MD (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Savio Woo PhD (2020) — Director
- Former: William R. Beach MD (2020) — Treasurer
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 Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation
How much does Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation give each year?
Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation gave $309K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $702K across 1 grant.
How large is Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation?
Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation reported $18.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation?
Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Rosemont, IL. It holds $18.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation operate?
Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation's EIN?
Arthroscopy Association of North America Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2136165. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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