Desert Orthopaedic Research Foundation
Desert Orthopaedic Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $128K in total assets. In 2025, it made $23K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $3K.
Desert Orthopaedic Research Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $127,611
- -37.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $55,567
- +37.4% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $22,860
- -52.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $132,654
- +157.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $127,611 | $55,567 | $132,654 | $22,860 | $3,248 |
| 2024 | $204,698 | $40,455 | $51,545 | $47,840 | $6,405 |
| 2023 | $215,788 | $49,183 | $45,105 | $7,090 | — |
| 2022 | $211,710 | $56,557 | $23,010 | $7,710 | — |
| 2021 | $178,163 | $46,063 | $5,155 | $5,040 | — |
| 2020 | $137,255 | $75,335 | $59,940 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Desert Orthopaedic Research Foundation is led by Todd Swanson MD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Todd Swanson MD
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Troy Watson MD
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hugh L. Bassewitz MD
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Miao MD
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Desert Orthopaedic Research Foundation
How large is Desert Orthopaedic Research Foundation?
Desert Orthopaedic Research Foundation reported $128K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $56K.
What is Desert Orthopaedic Research Foundation?
Desert Orthopaedic Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Las Vegas, NV. It holds $128K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Desert Orthopaedic Research Foundation's EIN?
Desert Orthopaedic Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0281502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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