Spondylitis Association of America
ADVANCING AND DIRECTLY SPONSORING SPONDYLOARTHRITIS RESEARCH, ACCELERATING DIAGNOSIS, SUPPORTING OPTIMUM TREATMENT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, ADVANCING AWARENESS, AND PUBLIC AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN SPONDYLOARTHRITIS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.6M
-5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$198K
+24.3% YoY
Grant Count
4
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
-37.9% YoY
About Spondylitis Association of America
Based on IRS filings
Spondylitis Association of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in ENCINO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $198K. Net investment income was $415K.
Focus Areas
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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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,621,545 | $8,085,006 | $7,830,002 |
| Revenue | $2,024,097 | $2,781,548 | $2,348,536 |
| Expenses | $2,463,539 | $2,615,783 | $2,273,938 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $415,053 | $222,916 | $142,607 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Spondylitis Association of America
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include University of Colorado School of Medicine ($105,828), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ($32,022), Vanderbilt University Medical Center ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NASHVILLE, TN | PARAS KARMACHARYA ECI AWARD | $30,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SEATTLE, WA | RACHAEL STOVAL ECI AWARD | $30,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AURORA, CO | LICENSING OF GUT-TRAFFICKED T CELLS | $105,828 |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | EARLY LIFE EXPOSURES RISK FACTORS | $32,022 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN CARROLL | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| CRAIG GIMBEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC GOLDSTEIN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ERIN ARNOLD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARNOLD M PODOLSKY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JILL MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL PIANIN | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JOHN D REVEILLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES ROSENBAUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAULA OLSIEWSKI | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CASSIE SHAFER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $238,637 |
| DIANN PETERSON | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 40 | $136,026 |
| RICHARD HOWARD | CHIEF MISSION DELIVERY OFF | 40 | $145,211 |
| JASON BLACKWELL | DIRECTOR, BRAND EXPERIENCE & PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 40 | $104,646 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spondylitis Association of America?
Spondylitis Association of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in ENCINO, CA. It holds $7.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Spondylitis Association of America?
As of 2025, Spondylitis Association of America holds $7.6M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $198K in 2025.
Where does Spondylitis Association of America operate?
Spondylitis Association of America has awarded grants in Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does Spondylitis Association of America award?
In 2025, Spondylitis Association of America awarded 4 grants totaling $198K — an average of about $49K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Spondylitis Association of America's EIN?
Spondylitis Association of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3890767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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