EIN 36-6009467

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
Year formed
1955
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization committed to improving lives by supporting excellence in orthopaedic research. OREF is dedicated to being the leader in supporting research that improves function, eliminates pain and restores mobility, and is the premiere orthopaedic organization funding research across all specialties. OREF's mission is to mprove lives by supporting excellence in orthopaedic research. OREF will be the leader in supporting orthopaedic research to improve function, eliminate pain and restore mobility.
Total revenues
$3,641,953
2023
Total expenses
$5,574,158
2023
Total assets
$22,252,031
2023
Num. employees
14
2023

Program areas at OREF

Grant program: The purpose of OREF is to support research into the causes and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. OREF's niche is supporting surgeon-researchers and PHD-researchers in basic science/translation, clinical, and health services research.
OREF's education program offers new orthopaedic medical researchers the opportunity to develop their research interests and skills. Through educational programming, OREF supports emerging talent to help them successfully pursue research careers.

Grants made by OREF

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)Jupiter 4.0: Risk Factors for Failure of Isolated MPFL Reconstruction$400,000
Washington University in St. Louis (Wash. U)Optimizing Outcomes of Hip Surgery in Borderline Acetabular Dysplasia$398,996
Boston Children's HospitalCT Rigidity Analysis for the Assessment of Regenerate Bone Strength$299,745
...and 15 more grants made

Who funds Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Zimmer Biomet FoundationSupport of Research Addressing Healthcare Disparities$165,000
Mtfbiologics (MTF)Scientific Research$110,000
American Arthritis SocietyResearch and Education on Diseases and Injuries of Bones, Joints, Nerves, and Muscles.$100,000
...and 24 more grants received totalling $988,314

Personnel at OREF

NameTitleCompensation
Lee GrossmanChief Executive Officer$283,853
Edward HooverIndividual Development$151,318
Deborah S. CumminsGrant Programs$129,219
Karen PubentzCommunications$129,108
John JohnsonCampaigns Director / Director of Campaigns$103,088
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for OREF

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,219,832
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$324,472
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$97,649
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,641,953

Form 990s for OREF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-04-27990View PDF
2021-062022-04-12990View PDF
2020-062021-04-27990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
2018-062019-04-15990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $165,000 from Zimmer Biomet Foundation
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $37,500 from Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA)
August 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersMedical research organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthMedical disciplines
Characteristics
Provides grantsConducts researchNational levelEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
9400 W Higgins Rd 215
Rosemont, IL 60018
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
oref.org/ 
Phone
(847) 698-9980
Facebook page
oreftoday 
Twitter profile
@oreftoday 
IRS details
EIN
36-6009467
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1955
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
H50: Nerve, Muscle, and Bone Research
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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