EIN 36-3022713

Society of Thoracic Surgeons

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
91
Year formed
1971
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Founded in 1964, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a not-for-profit organization representing over 7,000 surgeons, researchers, and allied health care professionals worldwide who are dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for surgeries of the heart, lung, and esophagus, as well as other surgical procedures within the chest. The mission of the Society is to enhance the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research, and advocacy.
Total revenues
$37,623,250
2023
Total expenses
$35,531,177
2023
Total assets
$85,516,274
2023
Num. employees
91
2023

Program areas at Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Education - provide educational activities and publish a journal regarding medical and scientific information to over 7,700 members.
Quality, research, and patient safety - develop and maintain The sts national database for Thoracic surgery clinical outcomes, promulgate clinical practice guidelines to enhance patient care, and engage in related activities.
Health policy - educate over 7,700 members about existing and proposed legislation and regulations, and educate governmental bodies about The specialty.

Grants made by Society of Thoracic Surgeons

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Thoracic Surgery FoundationOperations & Grant Support$418,000
Women in Thoracic SurgeryDonation$22,000
American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)Scholarship Support$10,000
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Harvard UniversitySponsored Research Sub-Award$65,647

Personnel at Society of Thoracic Surgeons

NameTitleCompensation
Elaine WeissChief Executive Officer and Executive Director$903,137
Keith BuraVice President , Finance and Administration / Vice President , Finance and Administra / Director of Finance and Administration / Director - Finance$288,072
Charlie SimpsonVice President , Marketing$346,802
Courtney YoheVice President , Government Relations / Assistant Director of Government Relations / Director - Government Relations$217,801
Coleen DonohoeVice President , Meetings and Conventions / Director of MTNGS and Conventions / Director - Meetings and Conventions / Director of Meetings and Conventions$175,632
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Society of Thoracic Surgeons

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,401,537
Program services$26,997,348
Investment income and dividends$1,879,725
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$6,365,321
Net rental income$74,032
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$827,287
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$78,000
Total revenues$37,623,250

Form 990s for Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-09990View PDF
2019-122021-06-08990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 24, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 13, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 11, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $65,647 from Harvard University
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
HealthDiseases and disordersMedical disciplinesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsRelated 527
General information
Address
633 N Saint Clair St 2100
Chicago, IL 60611
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
sts.org/ 
Phone
(312) 202-5800
Facebook page
societyofthoracicsurgeons 
Twitter profile
@sts_ctsurgery 
IRS details
EIN
36-3022713
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1971
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G03: Voluntary Health Associations and Medical Disciplines Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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