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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.5M
+55.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$330K
-40.0% YoY
Grant Count
3
-40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$110K
-0.0% YoY
About NAASO The Obesity Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
NAASO The Obesity Society Inc is a nonprofit organization, 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.
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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 | $8,493,649 | $5,458,202 | $4,081,680 |
| Revenue | $4,880,101 | $3,301,231 | $2,239,725 |
| Expenses | $3,070,527 | $2,768,774 | $2,251,833 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $193,703 | $95,280 | $-198,787 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from NAASO The Obesity Society Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Regents of the University of Michigan ($110,000), University of Massachusetts - Chan Medical School ($110,000), Louisana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans ($109,900).
| 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 |
| Louisana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Obesity Medicine Fellowship Council Grant | $109,900 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamy Ard | President | 10 | — |
| Marc-Andre Cornier | President-Elect | 10 | — |
| Jacqueline Stephens | Vice President | 10 | — |
| Diana Thomas | Secretary/Treasurer | 10 | — |
| Elizabeth Parks | Immediate Past President | 10 | — |
| Sean Wharton | At-Large Canada | 10 | — |
| Ania Jastreboff | Clinical Research | 10 | — |
| Michelle Cardel | Population/Epidemiology/Co | 10 | — |
| Jaime Almandoz | At-Large | 10 | — |
| Fatima Cody Stanford | Advocacy/Public Affairs/Re | 10 | — |
| Emma Adriana Chavez Mazanera | At-Large Mexico | 10 | — |
| Molly Bray | At-Large | 10 | — |
| William Troy Donahoo | Clinical Practice | 10 | — |
| Jeffrey Zigman | Basic/Experimental/Preclin | 10 | — |
| Blandine Laferrere | At-Large | 10 | — |
| Christe A Turner | Director of Finance & Operations | 40 | $170,915 |
| Anthony G Commuzzie | CEO | 40 | $263,552 |
| Anita L Wiler | Officer | 40 | $95,263 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is NAASO The Obesity Society Inc?
As of 2024, NAASO The Obesity Society Inc holds $8.5M in total assets with $4.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $330K in 2024.
Where does NAASO The Obesity Society Inc operate?
NAASO The Obesity Society Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does NAASO The Obesity Society Inc award?
In 2024, NAASO The Obesity Society Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $330K — an average of about $110K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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