NAASO The Obesity Society Inc
As the premier scientific medical organization in the obesity field, The Obesity Society (TOS) is uniquely positioned to lead the way in advancing the science-based understanding of the causes, consequences, prevention, and treatment of obesity. The mission of The Obesity Society (TOS) is to advocate and promote the highest quality in research, clinical care, education, and policy development to address the needs of people living with obesity. In addition, TOS offers its members a community to facilitate professionalnetworking with peers in all fields related to obesity. The Obesity Society's membership is open to all individuals with a professional interest in obesity, and TOS recognizes the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences in our efforts to better understand, treat, and prevent obesity.
NAASO The Obesity Society Inc at a glance
In short: NAASO The Obesity Society Inc gave $330K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $110K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $329,900
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $109,967
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $110,000
- Total assets
- $8,493,649
- +55.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to NAASO The Obesity Society Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from NAASO The Obesity Society Inc
Who NAASO The Obesity Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regents of the University of Michigan ($110K). Together the top 2 received $220K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($109,900), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 17 grants of 22 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How NAASO The Obesity Society Inc gives
- Giving grew 200% 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 $110K (2022) to $880K (2020, 21 months). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $330K.
*2020: Covers 21 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Obesity Medicine Fellowship Council Grant | $110,000 |
| University of Massachusetts - Chan Medical School Worcester, MA | Obesity Medicine Fellowship Council Grant | $110,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $109,900 |
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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 | $8,493,649 | $4,880,101 | $3,070,527 | $329,900 | 3 | $193,703 |
| 2023 | $5,458,202 | $3,301,231 | $2,768,774 | $550,000 | 5 | $95,280 |
| 2022 | $4,081,680 | $2,239,725 | $2,251,833 | $109,993 | 1 | $-198,787 |
| 2021 | $4,804,612 | $2,539,900 | $2,298,417 | $110,000 | 1 | $322,478 |
| 2020* | $5,897,904 | $5,466,416 | $5,822,144 | $880,000 | 12 | $413,591 |
*2020: Covers 21 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About NAASO The Obesity Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
NAASO The Obesity Society Inc is a public charity, based in Rockville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $330K. Net investment income was $194K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NAASO The Obesity Society Inc is led by Anthony G Commuzzie, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony G Commuzzie
CEO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$222K (2020) → $264K (2024)
Jamy Ard
President
Vice President → President-Elect, 2023
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christe A Turner
Director of Finance & Operations
Director of Finance & Operations → Director of Finance & Oper, 2021
Director of Finance & Oper → Director of Finance & Operations, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $171K (2024)
Anita L Wiler
Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$73K (2020) → $95K (2024)
Jacqueline Stephens
Vice President
Basic, Experimental & Preclin → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc-Andre Cornier
President-Elect
At-Large → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Parks
Immediate Past President
President-Elect → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fatima Cody Stanford
Advocacy & Public Affairs
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Zigman
Basic, Experimental & Preclin
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Wharton
At-Large Canada
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ania Jastreboff
Clinical Research
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Thomas
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Almandoz
At-Large
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Cardel
Population & Epidemiology
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Bray
At-Large
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blandine Laferrere
At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma Adriana Chavez Mazanera
At-Large Mexico
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Troy Donahoo
Clinical Practice
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Daniel Bessesen (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Edna Nava-Gonzalez (2021–2023) — At-Large-Mexico
- Former: Ellen Schur (2021–2023) — Clinical Practice
- Former: Marian Tanofsky-Kraff (2021–2023) — At-Large
- Former: Alison Field (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Catherine Kotz (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Katherine Bauer (2020–2022) — Population & Epidemiology
- Former: Leah D Whigham (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Sarah Barlow (2020–2022) — Clinical Research
- Former: Molly Brya (2021–2022) — At-Large
- Former: Jamie Almandoz (2022) — At-Large
- Former: Angela Alberga (2020–2021) — At-Large-Canada
- Former: Leanne Redman (2020–2021) — At-Large
- Former: Lee Kaplan (2020–2021) — Guest
- Former: Scott Kahan (2020–2021) — Advocacy & Public Affairs
- Former: Terry TK Huang (2020–2021) — Wof Regional Vice President
- Former: Jamy Almandoz (2021) — At-Large
- Former: Luz Maria Sanchez-Romero (2020) — At-Large-Mexico
- Former: Steven Heymsfield (2020) — Immediate Past President
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 $264K, to Anthony G Commuzzie (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about NAASO The Obesity Society Inc
How much does NAASO The Obesity Society Inc give each year?
NAASO The Obesity Society Inc gave $330K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $550K across 5 grants.
What is NAASO The Obesity Society Inc's typical grant size?
NAASO The Obesity Society Inc's median grant in 2024 was $110,000, and its average grant was $109,967, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does NAASO The Obesity Society Inc give grants?
NAASO The Obesity Society Inc's top state is Michigan, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (33%) and Louisiana (33%).
Does NAASO The Obesity Society Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on NAASO The Obesity Society Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Obesity Medicine Fellowship Council Grant" (3 grants).
How large is NAASO The Obesity Society Inc?
NAASO The Obesity Society Inc reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.9M.
What is NAASO The Obesity Society Inc's EIN?
NAASO The Obesity Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1438429. 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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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