Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation
To actively advance the American orthopaedic foot & ankle society "aofas" mission by promoting and funding education, research, social impact, and humanitarian endeavors.
Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation at a glance
In short: Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation gave $1.7M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.7M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,734,294
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,734,294
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,734,294
- Total assets
- $13,016,636
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% 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 Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation
Arthritis Foundation/AOFAS Research Grants
Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Clinician Scholar Career Development Program
Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Pierce E. Scranton Humanitarian Service Award
Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society ($1.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation gives
- Giving grew 105% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $630K (2020) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Rosemont, IL | General Support | $1,734,294 |
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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 | $13,016,636 | $1,701,279 | $1,911,733 | $1,734,294 | 1 | $194,080 |
| 2023 | $11,452,985 | $1,865,139 | $1,722,729 | $1,574,335 | 1 | $231,130 |
| 2022 | $9,313,815 | $1,640,128 | $1,312,099 | $1,181,803 | 1 | $222,482 |
| 2021 | $10,882,425 | $1,439,579 | $966,869 | $845,333 | 1 | $183,232 |
| 2020 | $9,241,790 | $976,931 | $941,875 | $629,639 | 1 | $94,246 |
| 2019 | $8,113,022 | $2,155,085 | $1,423,161 | $864,500 | 1 | $177,344 |
About Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Schaumburg, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $194K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation is led by Peter G. Mangone MD, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter G. Mangone MD
President
Member-At-Large → President-Elect, 2020
President-Elect → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Macalus V. Hogan MD
President
Member-At-Large → President-Elect, 2022
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Larkin-Leighton
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael S. Aronow MD
Member at Large
Secretary → Member-At-Large, 2021
Member-At-Large → Member at Large, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Ellis MD
Member-At-Large
President → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Member-At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David B. Thordarson MD
Member-At-Large
Treasurer → Member-At-Large, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Powers
Development Senior Manager
On filings since 2021
39 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph S. Park MD
President-Elect
Member-At-Large → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheldon S. Lin MD
Member-At-Large
Secretary → Member-At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Kent Ellington MD
Member at Large
Member-At-Large → Member at Large, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey Humbyrd MD
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Chiodo MD
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Constatine Demetracopoulos MD
Member-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnathon Backus MD
Member-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Bryan D. Den Hartog MD (2020–2023) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Elaine Leighton (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Christopher W. Digiovanni MD (2020–2022) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Bruce E Cohen MD (2019–2021) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Eric M. Bluman MD (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Shelly Encher (2019–2021) — Director of Membership & Outreach
- Former: Alena Frey (2020–2021) — Director of Education & Meetings
- Former: Hazel Oreluk (2020–2021) — Director of Research
- Former: Jeremy J. McCormick MD (2020–2021) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Cathy Powers (2020) — Dvlpmt Senior Manager
- Former: Bryan D Den Hartog M (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Christopher W DiGiova (2019) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Jeremy J McCormick M (2019) — Member-At-Large
- Former: William C McGarvey M (2019) — Member-At-Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation
How much does Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation give each year?
Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation gave $1.7M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 1 grant.
How large is Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation?
Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation reported $13.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation?
Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Schaumburg, IL. It holds $13.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation operate?
Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation's EIN?
Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0234329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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