Gerontological Society of America
SINCE 1945, GSA HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A CONVENER OF MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATIONS IN THE FIELD OF AGING BY COLLABORATING WITH OUTSIDE STAKEHOLDERS TO INFORM OUR MEMBERS (AND OTHERS) ON TOPICS WHERE THERE ARE KNOWLEDGE GAPS DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES, POLICY CHANGES, NEW RESEARCH FINDINGS, GUIDELINE CHANGES, PRACTICE CHALLENGES, AND NEW PRODUCTS ENTERING THE MARKET.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.3M
+18.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$116K
+792.2% YoY
Grant Count
4
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+123.0% YoY
About Gerontological Society of America
Based on IRS filings
Gerontological Society of America is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $116K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,333,819 | $13,743,562 | $14,201,136 |
| Revenue | $10,091,583 | $8,265,990 | $7,815,710 |
| Expenses | $9,699,265 | $8,373,079 | $7,645,045 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,279,745 | $344,057 | $-525,719 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of North Carolina ($51,983), Northeastern University ($35,286), Rush University Medical Center ($17,092).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL, NC | SUB-AWARD | $51,983 |
| NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MA | SUB-AWARD | $35,286 |
| RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER CHICAGO, IL | SUB-AWARD | $17,092 |
| LIZ SEEGER INK LLC HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY | JOURNALISTS IN AGING FELLOWS PROGRAM | $11,935 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES NELSON | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| JUDITH HOWE | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| MARILYN GUGLIUCCI | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| CARMEN CASTANEDA-SCEPPA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JORDAN LEWIS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| STACI ALEXANDER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MONIQUE BROWN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| FAYRON EPPS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAURA HAYNES | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KAREN LYONS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TAM PERRY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KARON PHILLIPS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID ZOOK | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES APPLEBY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $425,431 |
| JAMES EVANS | CFO AND COO | 35 | $237,529 |
| KAREN TRACY VP STRATEGIC | ALLIANCES & INTEGR. COMMS TIL 11/24 | 35 | $241,283 |
| PATRICIA D'ANTONIO | VP, POLICY & PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS | 35 | $166,451 |
| JUDIE LIEU | VP, PUBLISHING & PROF. RESOURCES | 35 | $160,386 |
| EUGENIA BACHALEDA | DIRECTOR, DIGITAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS | 35 | $144,696 |
| JENNIFER PETTIS | DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC ALLIANCES | 35 | $147,304 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Gerontological Society of America?
As of 2024, Gerontological Society of America holds $16.3M in total assets with $10.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $116K in 2024.
Where does Gerontological Society of America operate?
Gerontological Society of America has awarded grants in Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York.
What size grants does Gerontological Society of America award?
In 2024, Gerontological Society of America awarded 4 grants totaling $116K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Gerontological Society of America's EIN?
Gerontological Society of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1256181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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