THE ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH SOCIETY (THE SOCIETY) IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT, DEVELOP, AND ENCOURAGE RESEARCH AND SPONSOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN FIELDS RELATED TO ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY. THE SOCIETY WAS INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN 1982.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.9M
+14.4% YoY
Revenue
$4.4M
+43.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$338K
+39.8% YoY
Expenses
$4.2M
+35.7% YoY
About Orthopaedic Research Society
Based on IRS filings
Orthopaedic Research Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in DES PLAINES, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $338K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Orthopaedic Research Society?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,908,820 | $8,664,293 | $8,404,550 |
| Revenue | $4,445,163 | $3,094,577 | $4,940,699 |
| Expenses | $4,247,754 | $3,129,538 | $3,415,348 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $338,190 | $241,961 | $271,706 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Orthopaedic Research Society
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON SMITH-TERRY | PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $232,371 |
| SHARON BUKATA | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CHRIS PANEBIANCO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PHILLIPP LEUCHT | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMY MCNULTY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MEGAN KILLIAN | COMMUNITY COUNCIL CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARTIN STODDART | EDUCATION COUNCIL CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JAIMO AHN | ADVOCACY COUNCIL CHAIR | 1 | — |
| HOLGER JAHR | COLLABORATIONS COUNCIL CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KARIN PAYNE | RESEARCH COUNCIL CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LISBET A HAGLUND | SECTION COUNCIL CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MATT LOEB | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO | 40 | — |
| SUZANNE MAHER | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| HICHAM DRISSI | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ROGER CORNWALL | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DAWN ELLIOT | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ROBIN QUEEN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Green and Blue Foundation
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
—
Grants
3
Total Given
$51K
Above and Beyond Daycare Center
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL
Assets
—
Grants
0
Total Given
—
Primo Center for Women & Children
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$9.7M
Grants
1
Total Given
$35K
Rose Lafferty Educational Fund Xxxxx9006
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$3.4M
Grants
1
Total Given
$228K
The John Crerar Foundation
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$991K
Grants
1
Total Given
$35K
Fostering Success
WAYNE, IL
Assets
$38K
Grants
1
Total Given
$2K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Orthopaedic Research Society on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities