Arthroscopy Association of North America
The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) is a public charity based in Rosemont, Illinois. Formed in 1981, it supports education, skills assessment, advocacy, and research related to arthroscopy and minimally invasive surgery.
Key facts about Arthroscopy Association of North America
In short: Arthroscopy Association of North America gave $532K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state Washington. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 36-3166049
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $532,127
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- Average grant
- $19,005
- Median grant
- $9,874
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (8 of 28, 2024)
- Total assets
- $12,567,056
- Primary geography
- Washington (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$12.6M
+5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$532K
-1.4% YoY
Grant Count
28
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+23.2% YoY
Is Arthroscopy Association of North America open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 28 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
AANA’s mission is to advance the art and science of arthroscopy and minimally invasive surgery through education, skills assessment, and advocacy. Its filing describes meetings on current arthroscopic surgery topics, courses in surgical skills, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, editorial direction of a journal, and support for research into innovations and techniques in arthroscopy.
Its 2027 research grant program welcomes orthopaedic research across topics, patient populations, anatomic areas, and study designs. AANA’s 2024 grants included support for a medical center, universities, hospitals, and orthopaedic research organizations. For example, Rush University Medical Center describes its mission as improving health through patient care, education, research, and community partnerships. Steadman Philippon Research Institute describes its work as research, innovation, and education in orthopaedic sports medicine and regenerative medicine.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, AANA reported 28 grants totaling $532,127. Grants ranged from $5,152 to $156,250, with a median of $9,874. The largest grants included $156,250 to The Geneva Foundation, $62,500 to Henry M Jackson Foundation, $50,000 to Piedmont Orthopaedic Foundation, and $44,798 to Rush University Medical Center. These grants were listed for general support.
AANA’s research grant program offers multiple awards of $25,000 to $50,000 per funded project. Applicants must include at least one AANA member in good standing on the investigative team, have a clear orthopaedic focus, and be able to complete the project within a maximum 12-month funding period. The recipient institution must be able to administer the funds, provide regulatory oversight, maintain financial records, and submit required scientific and financial reports. Other current and pending support must be disclosed, and AANA funds cannot duplicate expenses covered by another award. Applications are reviewed by AANA’s Research Committee.
The 2027 application cycle had a September 30, 2026 deadline, which has passed. The program materials listed award notification no later than January 2027 and a project start date of July 1, 2027.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Arthroscopy Association of North America
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AANA’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Washington (29%), Maryland (13%), Virginia (9%), Illinois (8%), and New York (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $477K (2021) to $740K (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $532K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Geneva Foundation ($156K). Together the top 10 received $398K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($12,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
204 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 198 grants of 204 (97%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Geneva Foundation Seattle, WA | General Support | $156,250 |
| Henry M Jackson Foundation Bethesda, MD | General Support | $62,500 |
| Piedmont Orthopaedic Foundation Lynchburg, VA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | General Support | $44,798 |
| Cleveland Clinic Education Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Support | $18,424 |
| Duke University Attn E Berthold Durham, NC | General Support | $17,326 |
| DiFelice Foundation for Orthopaedics Inc New York, NY | General Support | $12,500 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | General Support | $12,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $12,500 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | General Support | $12,222 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,567,056 | $8,947,868 | $9,360,220 | $532,127 |
| 2023 | $11,920,156 | $9,046,168 | $9,293,657 | $539,712 |
| 2022 | $10,928,722 | $8,686,132 | $8,499,006 | $739,676 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,567,056 | $11,920,156 | $10,928,722 |
| Revenue | $8,947,868 | $9,046,168 | $8,686,132 |
| Expenses | $9,360,220 | $9,293,657 | $8,499,006 |
| Net Investment Income | $157,561 | $136,841 | $185,678 |
Data update history
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 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Alan Curtis, MD, as president; Jason Dragoo, MD, as treasurer; John Kelly, MD, as first vice president; John Tokish, MD, as immediate past president; Joseph Tauro, MD, as secretary; and Kevin Bonner, MD, as second vice president. Directors listed were Aaron Krych, MD; Augustus Mazzocca, MD; Don Buford, MD; and James Stone, MD, also listed as past president.
Arthroscopy Association of North America is led by Alan Curtis MD, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 7 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Curtis MD
President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2023
1st Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frances Y. Park
Director of Meetings
Senior Meetings Manager → Director of Meetings, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $135K (2024)
Terri Bruce
Director of Development
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$129K (2023) → $128K (2024)
Kevin Plancher MD
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Augustus Mazzocca MD
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Buford MD
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Patzkowski MD
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Krych MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Alberton MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael O'Brien MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine D. Nogal
Chief Opperating & Business Development Officer
Vice President of Marketing An → Chief Operations & Business De, 2022
Chief Operations & Business De → Chief Opperating & Business Development Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $200K (2024)
Dennis M. Siena
Vice President of Finance
Vice President of Finance → Vice Presdient of Finance, 2021
Vice Presdient of Finance → Vice President of Finance, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $202K (2024)
Laura Downes
Cheif Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer → Cheif Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$329K (2020) → $449K (2024)
Kim Santaniello
Vice President of Education & Research
Vice President of Education → Vice President of Education An, 2022
Vice President of Education An → Vice President of Education & Research, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$169K (2021) → $176K (2024)
Lynnsey Ruiz
Senior Manager of Marketing & Membership
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
James Stone MD
Past President
President → Imediate Past President, 2023
Imediate Past President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John M. Tokish MD
Imediate Past President
1st Vice President → President, 2023
President → Imediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin F. Bonner MD
2nd Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Tauro MD
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Dragoo MD
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Mark Getelman MD (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Brian Waterman MD (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ivan Wong MD (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Adam Fultz (2023) — It Director
- Former: Brian J. Cole MD (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Mary K. Mulcahey MD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul Caldwell MD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Adam Flutz (2022) — Director of It
- Former: Carrie Corona (2022) — Senior Accounting & Administrativ
- Former: Larry Field MD (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Nikhil Verma MD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Denver Stanfield MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Kimberly D Santaniello (2020) — Director of Education
- Former: Louis F Mcintyre MD (2020) — Past President
- Former: Martin Leland MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Patrick St Pierre MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Pietro Tonino MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Shantal Alonso (2020) — Director of Development
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $449K, to Laura Downes (Cheif Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 9400 W Higgins Road No 200, Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: (847) 292-2262
Website: https://aana.org
Frequently asked questions about Arthroscopy Association of North America
How much does Arthroscopy Association of North America give each year?
Arthroscopy Association of North America gave $532K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $540K across 35 grants.
What is Arthroscopy Association of North America's typical grant size?
Arthroscopy Association of North America's median grant in 2024 was $9,874, and its average grant was $19,005, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arthroscopy Association of North America that year got $22K on average.
Where does Arthroscopy Association of North America give grants?
Arthroscopy Association of North America's top state is Washington, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (13%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Arthroscopy Association of North America give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arthroscopy Association of North America's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Arthroscopy Association of North America's largest grantees?
Arthroscopy Association of North America's largest 2024 grantees include The Geneva Foundation ($156,250), Henry M Jackson Foundation ($62,500) and Piedmont Orthopaedic Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($12,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arthroscopy Association of North America?
Arthroscopy Association of North America reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.9M.
What does Arthroscopy Association of North America fund?
AANA’s mission is to advance the art and science of arthroscopy and minimally invasive surgery through education, skills assessment, and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthroscopy Association of North America?
Arthroscopy Association of North America has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check aana.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Arthroscopy Association of North America's EIN?
Arthroscopy Association of North America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3166049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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