North American Spine Society
- Assets
- $20.5m
- Revenue
- $5.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 53
- Location
- Burr Ridge, IL
- Founding
- 07/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 36-3382069
Organization Overview
North American Spine Society, operating under the name NASS and Spine Foundation, is located in Burr Ridge, IL. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (G96) the organization is classified as: Neurology & Neuroscience, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, NASS and Spine Foundation employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. NASS and Spine Foundation 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 12/2020, NASS and Spine Foundation generated $5.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.8m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.5%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, NASS and Spine Foundation has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $816,295. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PURSUE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND HIGH STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD OF SPINAL DISORDERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eric J Muehlbauer Mj Cae Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $318,290 |
Robert Nelson Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $166,132 |
Francis Kocich Chief Marketing Officer | Officer | 40 | $164,122 |
Christina Wolf Director Of Education | 40 | $126,815 | |
Dana Rennie Director Of Human Resources | 40 | $115,566 | |
Shweta Trivedi Assoc Ed - Health Policy | 40 | $109,290 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Christopher Bono Editor Of Spine Journal | 12/30/20 | $255,000 |
Ken Winans Dba Kw Graphics Prints Spine Line Publication & Advertis | 12/30/20 | $189,897 |
Elsiever Science Prints The Spine Journal Publication | 12/30/20 | $193,979 |
Cbre Supplies Property Managers For Facility | 12/30/20 | $159,621 |
Valugen Gmbh Consultant | 12/30/20 | $162,688 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $990,750 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $351,120 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $91,814 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,341,870 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,226,964 |
| Investment income | $202,214 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $5,381 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$160,780 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,638,073 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $129,909 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $27,050 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $24,451 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $344,132 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,526 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $80,939 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,819,675 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $138,348 |
| Other employee benefits | $397,187 |
| Payroll taxes | $298,011 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $29,468 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,312 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $63,570 |
| Fees for services: Other | $464,203 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $464,861 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $231,061 |
| Travel | $185,225 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $917,438 |
| Interest | $154,686 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $689,411 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $99,088 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,818,994 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,463,037 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,118,860 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $171,644 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $75,620 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $420,601 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,768,309 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,425,313 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $77,892 |
| Total assets | $20,521,276 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $390,546 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,083,392 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $5,385,541 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $7,859,479 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,386,220 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,275,577 |
| 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 | $20,521,276 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, North American Spine Society has awarded $128,409 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COLORADE STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Development of a clinically-relevant large animal model of intervertebral disc disease | $51,644 |
Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: Quantative tractography of spinal cord white matter pathways to assess severity of clinical presentation in cervical spondylotic myelopathy | $39,850 |
Detroit, MI PURPOSE: Mitochondrial-targeted protection following incomplete spinal cord injury with noninvasive technology | $36,915 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that North American Spine Society has recieved totaling $1,354.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Anil And Pragati Sharma Family Foundation Miami Beach, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,354 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,880,408 |
| Earnings | $370,008 |
| Other Expense | $128,409 |
| Ending Balance | $3,122,007 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
North American Spine Society Burr Ridge, IL | $20,521,276 | $5,638,073 |
Congress Of Neurological Surgeons Inc University Of Michigan Schaumburg, IL | $32,303,742 | $11,051,813 |
The International Parkinson And Movement Disorder Society Inc Milwaukee, WI | $48,331,901 | $12,317,485 |
Neurocritical Care Society Inc Chicago, IL | $5,988,928 | $3,798,882 |
Field Neuroscience Institute St Louis, MO | $13,026,002 | $544,904 |
American Society Of Neurophysiological Monitoring Lombard, IL | $372,354 | $351,641 |
Hope Happens Inc Saint Louis, MO | $251,604 | $298,233 |
University Clinical Neurologists Indianapolis, IN | $866,086 | $218,702 |
Neurorecovery Learning Inc Louisville, KY | $85,822 | $94,721 |
Society For The Neural Control Of Movement Chicago, IL | $378,666 | $107,047 |
Margaret Hackett Family Center Nfp Chicago, IL | $1,459,432 | $47,871 |
International Society For Frontotemporal Dementias Inc Indianapolis, IN | $75,327 | $0 |