Orthopaedic Trauma Association
The Association is organized and operated for educational and scientific purposes to augment investigative knowledge of orthopaedic trauma and the prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal system related to trauma, encouragement of teaching and education in orthopaedic trauma, and promotion of specialized training for medical and paramedical personnel in orthopaedic trauma. Activities are funded by contributions, dues, annual meeting revenue and fees charged for educational activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.9M
+14.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$394K
+2.6% YoY
Grant Count
12
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
-23.1% YoY
About Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Based on IRS filings
Orthopaedic Trauma Association is a nonprofit organization, based in SCHAUMBURG, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $394K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
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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 | $21,899,317 | $19,152,164 | $17,760,262 |
| Revenue | $8,150,038 | $6,581,023 | $6,289,428 |
| Expenses | $7,037,137 | $6,559,829 | $6,111,517 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,061,909 | $538,303 | $469,931 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Firearm Injury Prevention Grant
Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Amount
Up to US $80,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
OTA Directed Topic Grant
Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Amount
Up to US $150,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
OTA International Research Grant
Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Johns Hopkins University ($79,999), University of Maryland Baltimore ($60,000), State University of Iowa ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Research | $60,000 |
| State University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | Research | $40,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Research | $40,000 |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic Boston, MA | Research | $39,887 |
| Regents of the University of California Davis Los Angeles, CA | Research | $38,333 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | Research | $25,000 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR | Research | $20,000 |
| General Hospital Corp Boston, MA | Research | $13,333 |
| SONA Global Limited Boston, MA | Research | $13,028 |
| American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Rosemont, IL | Contribution of Support | $10,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas W Lundy MD | President | 1 | — |
| Thomas F Higgins MD | President-Elect | 1 | — |
| William T Obremskey MD | 2nd President-Elect | 1 | — |
| Brendan M Patterson MD | 2nd Past President | 1 | — |
| Emil H Schemitsch MD | Immediate Past President | 1 | $25,000 |
| Anna N Miller MD | Secretary | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michael Suk | CFO | 1 | — |
| Kelly A Lefaivre MD | Member at Large | 1 | — |
| Robert V O'Toole MD | Member at Large | 1 | — |
| George V Russell MD | Member at Large | 1 | — |
| Nirmal C Tejwani MD | Annual Meeting Program Chair | 1 | — |
| Kathleen Caswell CAE | Executive Director | 50 | $302,632 |
| Alanna Kaiser | Director of Education | 40 | $147,935 |
| Elizabeth J Plummer | Director of Development | 40 | $133,880 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Orthopaedic Trauma Association?
As of 2024, Orthopaedic Trauma Association holds $21.9M in total assets with $8.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $394K in 2024.
Where does Orthopaedic Trauma Association operate?
Orthopaedic Trauma Association has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Orthopaedic Trauma Association award?
In 2024, Orthopaedic Trauma Association awarded 12 grants totaling $394K — an average of about $33K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Orthopaedic Trauma Association's EIN?
Orthopaedic Trauma Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0074461. 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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