Program areas at NASS
The Organization hosts an annual meeting, attended by over 6,000, providing high-quality continuing medical education for members including excellence in patient care and clincial practice. A trade show where exhibitors display and demonstrate the latest in technology in the field of spinal disorders accompanies the annual meeting.
Through Spine Education and Resource Center, the Organization provides various educational programs, including hands on coursework, and classes designed to improve the quality of scientific knowledge among professionals in the field of spinal disorders. The Organization also provides a specialized laboratory training facility to other entities for similar training programs.
The Organization publishes magazines and other materials intended to educate patients on spinal disorders and spine health. Spine research and spine health periodicals are published for members.
Other programs include research, member services, and spine disorder advocacy. Funds are granted for research in surgical and non-operative treatments for spine disorders, and for spine care education and awareness programs.
Grants made by NASS
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Clarkson University | Investigating "characterization of Nucleus Pulposus and Annulus Fibrosus Derived Exosomes To Explore A Potential for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications" | 2023-12 | $40,000 |
| Washington University in St. Louis (Wash. U) | Research To Investigate "transient Bioelectronic Implants for Enhancing Bone Growth Following Spine Fusion" | 2023-12 | $39,023 |
Personnel at NASS
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Robert Nelson | Chief Financial Officer / Associate Executive Director / Associate Ex Director | $135,722 | 2023-12-31 |
| Francis Kocich | Chief Marketing Officer / Associate Executive Director / Associate Ex Director | $178,526 | 2022-12-31 |
| Eric J Muehlbauer Mj | Executive Director | $323,443 | 2023-12-31 |
| Josh Webster | Director of Government Relations | $128,298 | 2022-12-31 |
| Dana Rennie | Director of Human Resources | $123,937 | 2023-12-31 |
| ...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for NASS
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $4,551,317 | $3,144,532 | 44.7% |
| Program services | $7,232,828 | $6,981,030 | 3.6% |
| Investment income and dividends | $309,960 | $156,209 | 98.4% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $3,904 | $3,097 | 26.1% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-24,453 | $-493,612 | 95% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $258,977 | $196,357 | 31.9% |
| Total revenues | $12,332,533 | $9,987,613 | 23.5% |
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| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA) | 501(c)(3) | Rosemont, IL | $6,581,023 |
| American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $29,267,643 |
| Society of Critical Care Medicine | 501(c)(3) | MT Prospect, IL | $32,951,936 |
| American Thoracic Society (ATS) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $35,762,492 |
| American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) | 501(c)(3) | Rosemont, IL | $13,865,413 |
| American Society for Surgery of the Hand / Surgery of the Hand | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $12,217,685 |
| American Academy of Neurology Institute (AAN) | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $39,379,869 |
| American Roentgen Ray Society | 501(c)(3) | Leesburg, VA | $9,565,091 |
| American Association of Neurosurgeons (AANS) | 501(c)(3) | Rolling Meadows, IL | $13,619,006 |
| American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases | 501(c)(3) | Alexandria, VA | $15,925,326 |
Data update history
August 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 24, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Corporate foundationsProfessional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthMedical disciplinesBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 7075 Veterans Blvd
- Burr Ridge, IL 60527
- Metro area
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- County
- DuPage County, IL
- Website URL
- spine.org/Â
- Phone
- (630) 230-3600
- Facebook page
- NASS.SpineÂ
- Twitter profile
- @nassspineÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 36-3382069
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1995
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- G90: Medical Disciplines
- NAICS code, primary
- 813920: Professional Associations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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