Joint Restoration Foundation Inc
The mission of Joint Restoration Foundation is to improve quality of life through innovative solutions for allograft joint repair.
Joint Restoration Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Joint Restoration Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $282K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,254,557
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $281,820
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,380
- Total assets
- $20,559,516
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Joint Restoration Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Tissue Services ($1.2M). Together the top 8 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 31 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Joint Restoration Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 47% 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 $595K (2022) to $2.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Tissue Services Kettering, OH | Grant to Support Joint Restoration Foundation's Mission | $1,229,320 |
| Allosource Centennial, CO | Grant to Support Joint Restoration Foundation's Mission | $770,680 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR | Grant to Support Joint Restoration Foundation's Mission | $83,797 |
| American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Rosemont, IL | Grant to Support Joint Restoration Foundation's Mission | $55,000 |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | Grant to Support Joint Restoration Foundation's Mission | $45,760 |
| Stanford University Redwood City, CA | Grant to Support Joint Restoration Foundation's Mission | $30,000 |
| University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | Grant to Support Joint Restoration Foundation's Mission | $20,000 |
| Rush System for Health Chicago, IL | Grant to Support Joint Restoration Foundation's Mission | $20,000 |
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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 | $20,559,516 | $77,141,318 | $74,708,021 | $2,254,557 | 8 | $199,409 |
| 2023 | $18,145,191 | $69,440,734 | $67,959,547 | $2,235,954 | 7 | $141,970 |
| 2022 | $15,557,425 | $59,570,714 | $59,680,515 | $594,903 | 6 | $26,960 |
| 2021 | $15,337,890 | $55,049,158 | $55,140,257 | $1,537,778 | 4 | $96 |
| 2020 | $16,574,503 | $49,644,351 | $48,360,687 | $1,143,899 | 6 | $-15,992 |
About Joint Restoration Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Joint Restoration Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Centennial, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $2.3M. Net investment income was $199K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joint Restoration Foundation Inc is led by Keith A. Byers, President & Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keith A. Byers
President & Executive Director
Marketing & Product Development → Marketing & Distibution Director, 2022
Marketing & Distibution Director → President & Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$197K (2020) → $367K (2024)
Diane Wilson
Board Chair
Chairman → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Moreng
Director of Business Process & Tech.
Information Technology Manager → Information Technology Man, 2023
Information Technology Man → Director of Business Process & Tech., 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $162K (2024)
David L. Wilke
Clinical Research Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$229K (2020) → $302K (2024)
Dina Pasquino
Compliance Director
Director of Operations → Operations Director, 2022
Operations Director → Compliance Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$204K (2020) → $289K (2024)
Kathryn Hanzlicek
Director of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$156K (2024)
Michael Palleschi
Vice President - Finance & Operational Strategy
Corporate Controller → Vice President - Finance & Operational Strategy, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$172K (2020) → $290K (2024)
Christopher Byczko
Marketing Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$140K (2024)
Kate Hansberger-Larson
Vice President - Strategic Growth & Cust. Care
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$190K (2024)
Daniel L. Hood
Former Board Member
Board Member → Former Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Smith
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Elliott
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Christian Bezenar (2020–2023) — Former President & Executive Director
- Former: Sean Jacoby (2020–2023) — Customer Service Manager
- Former: Matthew Fretzs (2022–2023) — Product Manager
- Former: Thomas Cycyota (2020–2022) — Former Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: James T. Czepiel (2020–2021) — Advisory Director
- Former: Ronald Watters (2020) — Customer Service Manager
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 $367K, to Keith Byers (President & Executive Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Joint Restoration Foundation Inc
How much does Joint Restoration Foundation Inc give each year?
Joint Restoration Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 7 grants.
What is Joint Restoration Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Joint Restoration Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,380, and its average grant was $281,820, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Joint Restoration Foundation Inc give grants?
Joint Restoration Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (35%).
Does Joint Restoration Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Joint Restoration Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant to Support Joint Restoration Foundation's Mission" (8 grants).
Who are Joint Restoration Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Joint Restoration Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community Tissue Services ($1,229,320), Allosource ($770,680) and Oregon Health & Science University ($83,797), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joint Restoration Foundation Inc?
Joint Restoration Foundation Inc reported $20.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $77.1M.
What is Joint Restoration Foundation Inc?
Joint Restoration Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Centennial, CO. It holds $20.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Joint Restoration Foundation Inc's EIN?
Joint Restoration Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5839402. 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 October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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