The American Board of Obesity Medicine
The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) serves the public and the field of obesity medicine by maintaining standards for assessment and credentialing physicians. Certification as an ABOM diplomate signifies specialized knowledge in the practice of obesity medicine and distinguishes a physician as having achieved competency in obesity care.
The American Board of Obesity Medicine at a glance
- Total assets
- $8,432,143
- +27.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,765,042
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $208,138
- +1191.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,956,542
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The American Board of Obesity Medicine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The American Board of Obesity Medicine Foundation Denver, CO | To carry out the mission of abom to support physicians of the obesity medicine community. | $100,000 |
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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 | $8,432,143 | $3,765,042 | $1,956,542 | — | — | $208,138 |
| 2023 | $6,618,172 | $3,070,247 | $1,659,979 | — | — | $16,112 |
| 2022 | $5,207,904 | $2,121,332 | $1,173,715 | — | — | $9,818 |
| 2021 | $4,260,288 | $1,215,799 | $945,540 | — | — | $9,163 |
| 2020 | $3,990,029 | $2,060,230 | $1,024,200 | $100,000 | 1 | $6,703 |
About The American Board of Obesity Medicine
Based on IRS filings
The American Board of Obesity Medicine is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $208K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The American Board of Obesity Medicine is led by Dana Brittan, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana Brittan
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $130K (2024)
Judith Korner
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Schmidt
Director of Programs
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$78K (2020) → $77K (2024)
Joise Burke
Director of Physician Rela
Director of Physician Relations → Director of Physician Rela, 2024
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
$63K (2023) → $71K (2024)
Kimberly Gudzune
Medical Director
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$53K (2023) → $101K (2024)
Marsha Novick
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Siegel
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samer Mattar
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Velazquez
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Rothberg
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Romblom
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Almandoz
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Parker
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Henderson Lewis
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edmond Wickham
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tirissa Reid
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Daniel Sunil (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Cleek (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Michelle Guy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Richard Lindquist (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ania Jastreboff (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ken Fujioka (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Seger (2020) — Board of Director
- Former: Johanna Burke (2020) — Director of Physican Relat
- Former: Louis Aronne (2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Scott Kahan (2020) — Board of Director
- Former: Wayne English (2020) — Board of Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $130K, to Dana Brittan (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The American Board of Obesity Medicine
How large is The American Board of Obesity Medicine?
The American Board of Obesity Medicine reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
What is The American Board of Obesity Medicine?
The American Board of Obesity Medicine is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Denver, CO. It holds $8.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The American Board of Obesity Medicine operate?
The American Board of Obesity Medicine has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is The American Board of Obesity Medicine's EIN?
The American Board of Obesity Medicine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1379986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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