American Medical Writers Association
- Assets
- $4.8m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Founding
- 07/1952
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 35-1058129
Organization Overview
American Medical Writers Association is located in Gaithersburg, MD. The organization was established in 1952. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, American Medical Writers Association employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Medical Writers Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, American Medical Writers Association generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.1% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AMWA'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN MEDICAL COMMUNICATION AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF THAT GOAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
ANNUAL CONFERENCE: AMWA'S ANNUAL MEDICAL WRITING & COMMUNICATION CONFERENCE FEATURES VARIOUS SESSION FORMATS, EXPERT SPEAKERS, PRESENTATIONS ON TIMELY TOPICS, AND A HOST OF NETWORKING EVENTS.
ONLINE EDUCATION: OUR FOCUSED APPROACH TO ADDING ONLINE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IS BASED ON AMWA'S CONTENT STRATEGY AND LEARNER-CENTERED CURRICULUM THAT ALIGNS WITH MEMBERS' PROFESSIONAL FOCUS AREAS ENSURING THE RELEVANCY OF CONTENT. AMWA OFFERS MORE THAN 140 EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE ONLINE LEARNING CATALOG, INCLUDING INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. AMWA'S LIVE WEBINARS CONTINUALLY FEED THE CATALOG, AS THE WEBINARS ARE ARCHIVED AND MADE AVAILABLE AS ON-DEMAND VIDEOS
MEMBERSHIP: AMWA IS THE LEADING PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WRITERS, EDITORS, AND OTHER COMMUNICATORS OF MEDICAL INFORMATION. WITH APPROXIMATELY 5,000 MEMBERS IN THE US, CANADA, AND 30 OTHER COUNTRIES, AMWA MEMBERS WORK ON STAFF OR AS FREELANCES FOR A WIDE RANGE OF BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS. AMWA MEMBERS ARE COMMITTED TO ACCURATELY AND ETHICALLY MAKING INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTH AND MEDICINE CLEAR AND MEANINGFUL. THE EXTENSIVE MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE ACCESS TO AN ONLINE COMMUNITY, AMWA MEMBER DIRECTORY, AMWA UPDATE AND MEDCOMM ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS, CHAPTERS, AND THE PEER REVIEWED QUARTERLY AMWA JOURNAL.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS: INDIVIDUAL MAY EARN A CERTIFICATE BY ENROLLING IN THE PROGRAM AND RECEIVING CREDITS BY PARTICIPATING IN WORKSHOPS OR BY SELF-STUDY WORKBOOKS. SELF-STUDY COURSES MAY BE PURCHASED INDIVIDUALLY OR AS A PACKAGE. THE SELF-STUDY WORKBOOKS ARE APPLICABLE TO THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS CERTIFICATE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Katrina R Burton Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Elise Eller PHD President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
R Michele Sauer Gehring PHD President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Julie Phelan MD MBA Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Kimberly Korwek PHD Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Joan Affleck MA MBA Member | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,396 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,396 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,775,393 |
| Investment income | $79,325 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $20,394 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $260,275 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,186,966 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $220,630 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,889 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $541,461 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,163 |
| Other employee benefits | $30,116 |
| Payroll taxes | $56,211 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,628 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $116,690 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $189,752 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,975 |
| Office expenses | $48,657 |
| Information technology | $18,237 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $59,927 |
| Travel | $63,975 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $329,182 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,501 |
| Insurance | $10,612 |
| All other expenses | $860 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,908,813 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,044,791 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $250,714 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,368 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $6,620 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $39,425 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,026 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,372,905 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $41,250 |
| Total assets | $4,774,099 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $95,112 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $814,248 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $32,568 |
| Total liabilities | $941,928 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,417,077 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $415,094 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,774,099 |