The Journal of Bone and Joint
The Journal of Bone and Joint is a private foundation based in Needham, Massachusetts. Its direct charitable activities include publishing scientific medical journals and providing education and continuing medical education for physicians and residents in orthopedics.
The Journal of Bone and Joint at a glance
In short: The Journal of Bone and Joint gave $28K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,045
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,079
- -19.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $86
- Total assets
- $29,567,439
- +4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (8 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Journal of Bone and Joint
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation says it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The journal club program has a separate application process described above.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 journal club program application deadline was September 30, 2026, which has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2026 journal club program application deadline was September 30, 2026, which has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 20 Pickering Street, Needham, MA 02492
Phone: (781) 449-9780
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Journal of Bone and Joint funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Orthopaedic Association ($25K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed primarily to Illinois recipients (89%), followed by Massachusetts (4%), Texas (2%), New York (2%), and the District of Columbia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Journal of Bone and Joint open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 26 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $130; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $55 first-time, $101 repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 476% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2022) to $29K (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Orthopaedic Association Chicago, IL | Annual Symposia Support Grant for 2024 | $25,000 |
| Susan G Komen for the Cure Dallas, TX | Employee Donation Match | $605 |
| Nebcr Inc Framingham, MA | Employee Donation Match | $500 |
| American Jewish World Service New York, NY | Employee Donation Match | $329 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Washington, DC | Employee Donation Match | $115 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Phoenix, AZ | Employee Donation Match | $111 |
| Amnesty International USA Boston, MA | Employee Donation Match | $103 |
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | Employee Donation Match | $103 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Employee Donation Match | $103 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc Washington, DC | Employee Donation Match | $102 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,567,439 | $9,217,032 | $8,674,134 | $28,045 | 26 | $6,149,886 | $6,041,006 | $1,292,552 |
| 2023 | $28,189,187 | $9,203,764 | $9,399,751 | $29,337 | 22 | $5,883,068 | $5,817,252 | $1,203,868 |
| 2022 | $26,767,536 | $10,079,978 | $9,642,398 | $27,415 | 14 | $5,920,278 | $6,961,628 | $1,209,134 |
| 2021 | $36,458,527 | $11,210,839 | $10,026,552 | $27,591 | 19 | $6,446,150 | $8,055,746 | $1,411,150 |
| 2020 | $35,717,891 | $10,120,492 | $9,648,368 | $27,593 | 14 | — | $6,959,068 | $1,230,728 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Journal of Bone and Joint reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated activities include publishing The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and other medical journals, running a review course to help residents prepare for board examinations, and providing continuing medical education and lifetime-learning resources for physicians and residents.
Its 2024 grants included a $25,000 award to the American Orthopaedic Association, whose stated mission is to engage the orthopaedic community in developing leaders, strategies, and resources for musculoskeletal care. Other grants included employee donation matches to organizations working in areas such as human rights, community-led aid, racial justice, nature conservation, and local social services; those descriptions reflect the recipient organizations’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 26 grants totaling $28,045. Grants ranged from $26 to $25,000, with a median of $86. The largest grant was $25,000 to the American Orthopaedic Association for annual symposia support. Other listed grants included $605 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, $500 to NEBCR Inc., and employee donation matches to American Jewish World Service ($329) and GlobalGiving Foundation ($115).
The organization’s Robert Bucholz Orthopaedic Journal Club Support Program is intended to support journal club activities and orthopaedic literature evaluation. The 2026 application materials specify eligibility for applicants who are members of a U.S. orthopaedic or osteopathic residency program or society; the applicant’s organization must be a 501(c)(3) or affiliated with one and provide its IRS Tax Determination Letter. A suitable mentor must sponsor the applicant. The application materials say to submit the completed application and tax letter by email. The program’s funding period is October 2026 through June 2027, with award amounts determined upon award.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Carpenter, MD, as chair; Leesa Galatz, MD, as vice chair; Surena Namdari, MD, as treasurer; and John Flynn as secretary. Trustees listed are Thomas Vail, MD; Mark Golberg; Kristofer Jones; Judith Baumhauer, MD; Joshua Jacobs, MD; and Jennifer Wolf.
The Journal of Bone and Joint is led by Jason Miller, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Miller
CEO
COO → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$304K (2020) → $396K (2024)
James Carpenter MD
Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Frank Cutitta
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Joshua Jacobs MD
Trustee
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Thomas Vail MD
Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$19K (2021) → $15K (2024)
Judith Baumhauer MD
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$27K (2022) → $15K (2024)
Mark Golberg
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$20K (2022) → $15K (2024)
Christine Lamb
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$11K (2023) → $15K (2024)
Kristofer Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $15K (2024)
Jennifer Wolf
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$15K (2024)
Betsy Bellar
COO
Chief Education Officer → COO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$229K (2020) → $280K (2024)
Leesa Galatz MD
Vice Chair
Secretary → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Surena Namdari MD
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$18K (2021) → $15K (2024)
John Flynn
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$20K (2022) → $15K (2024)
Mo Bhandari MD
Editor in Chief
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$318K (2024)
Former officers (9)
- Former: James Kasser MD (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Paul Sandford (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: Daniel Berry MD (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Janice McCallum (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Andrew Weiland MD (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Judy Baumhauer MD (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Leslie Altick (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Terry Light MD (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: James Beaty MD (2020) — Trustee
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 $396K, to Jason Miller (CEO). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Journal of Bone and Joint
How much does The Journal of Bone and Joint give each year?
The Journal of Bone and Joint gave $28K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 22 grants.
What is The Journal of Bone and Joint's typical grant size?
The Journal of Bone and Joint's median grant in 2024 was $86, and its average grant was $1,079, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Journal of Bone and Joint that year got $130 on average.
Where does The Journal of Bone and Joint give grants?
The Journal of Bone and Joint gives mostly in Illinois: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Journal of Bone and Joint give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Journal of Bone and Joint's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Employee Donation Match" (25 grants).
Who are The Journal of Bone and Joint's largest grantees?
The Journal of Bone and Joint's largest 2024 grantees include American Orthopaedic Association ($25,000), Susan G Komen for the Cure ($605) and Nebcr Inc ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Journal of Bone and Joint?
The Journal of Bone and Joint reported $29.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Journal of Bone and Joint fund?
The organization’s stated activities include publishing *The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery* and other medical journals, running a review course to help residents prepare for board examinations, and providing continuing medical education and lifetime-learning resources for physicians and residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Journal of Bone and Joint?
The foundation says it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Journal of Bone and Joint's EIN?
The Journal of Bone and Joint's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2104359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Journal of Bone and Joint accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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