Cervical Spine Research Society
Cervical Spine Research Society is a national nonprofit organization organized to conduct education seminars, research and programs concerning the effective management of patients with acute and chronic problems of the cervical spine.
Cervical Spine Research Society at a glance
In short: Cervical Spine Research Society gave $295K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $294,974
- +37.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,139
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $31,040
- Total assets
- $21,850,912
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cervical Spine Research Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Trustees of Columbia University ($90K). Together the top 7 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 34 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cervical Spine Research Society gives
- Giving grew 90% 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 $155K (2021) to $295K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $295K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of Columbia University New York, NY | Research Grant | $90,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Chicago, IL | Research Grant | $70,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | Research Grant | $58,378 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Research Grant | $31,040 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Research Grant | $24,756 |
| Regents of the University of California Davis Los Angeles, CA | Research Grant | $15,000 |
| Indiana Spine Group PC Carmel, IN | Research Grant | $5,800 |
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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 | $21,850,912 | $2,031,550 | $1,968,253 | $294,974 | 7 | $421,875 |
| 2023 | $19,709,883 | $1,715,104 | $1,692,159 | $214,438 | 6 | $387,369 |
| 2022 | $17,463,098 | $1,535,219 | $1,407,186 | $166,162 | 7 | $247,014 |
| 2021 | $21,746,070 | $1,285,978 | $1,235,415 | $155,000 | 6 | $185,930 |
| 2020 | $19,390,177 | $916,441 | $892,096 | $187,772 | 8 | $251,831 |
About Cervical Spine Research Society
Based on IRS filings
Cervical Spine Research Society is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $295K. Net investment income was $422K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cervical Spine Research Society is led by Alpesh A. Patel Md Mba Facs, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alpesh A. Patel Md Mba Facs
President
Secretary → President Elect, 2022
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher I. Shaffrey MD
President Elect
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. Daubs MD
Past President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven C. Ludwig MD
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Mroz MD
Vice President
Treasurer → Past Treasurer, 2023
Past Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James S. Harrop Md Mshqs
Past-Past President
Past President → Past-Past President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoher Ghogawala Md Facs
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: John M. Rhee MD (2020–2023) — Past-Past President
- Former: Zoher Ghogawala (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Alexander R. Vaccaro III MD PhD (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: James S. Harrop Md Faans (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Rick C. Sasso MD (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Stephen Ludwig (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Alexander J. Ghanayem MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Andrew T. Dailey Md Faans (2020) — Director
- Former: Brandon D. Lawrence MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Gregory D. Schroeder MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey C. Wang MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey D. Coe MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Jens R. Chapman MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael C. Gerling MD (2020) — Director
- Former: R. Alden Milam IV MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Wellington K. Hsu MD (2020) — Director
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 Cervical Spine Research Society
How much does Cervical Spine Research Society give each year?
Cervical Spine Research Society gave $295K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $214K across 6 grants.
What is Cervical Spine Research Society's typical grant size?
Cervical Spine Research Society's median grant in 2024 was $31,040, and its average grant was $42,139, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cervical Spine Research Society give grants?
Cervical Spine Research Society's top state is Illinois, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (31%) and Pennsylvania (20%).
Does Cervical Spine Research Society give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Cervical Spine Research Society's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Grant" (7 grants).
Who are Cervical Spine Research Society's largest grantees?
Cervical Spine Research Society's largest 2024 grantees include The Trustees of Columbia University ($90,000), Johns Hopkins University ($70,000) and Thomas Jefferson University ($58,378), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cervical Spine Research Society?
Cervical Spine Research Society reported $21.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Cervical Spine Research Society?
Cervical Spine Research Society is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $21.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Cervical Spine Research Society's EIN?
Cervical Spine Research Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1231718. 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 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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