Gerontological Society Of America is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (G94) the organization is classified as: Geriatrics, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Gerontological Society Of America employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gerontological Society Of America 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 12/2022, Gerontological Society Of America generated $7.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.6m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Gerontological Society Of America has awarded 40 individual grants totaling $1,138,421. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTS AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: GSA FULFILLED THE REQUIREMENTS ON A GRANT FOR THE REFRAMING AGING INITIATIVE; A GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING (ASM) BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES PROGRAMMING; AND A GRANT TO SUPPORT FOR THE JOURNALIST IN AGING FELLOWS PROGRAM.GSA HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A CONVENER OF MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATIONS IN THE FIELD OF AGING; THESE INCLUDE THE NATIONAL ADULT VACCINATION PROGRAM, COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY WITH OLDER ADULTS: WHAT REALLY WORKS ONLINE TRAINING MODULE SERIES, AND SUCH INITIATIVES AS OTC MEDICATION BEHAVIORS OF OLDER ADULTS; OTC SLEEP AIDS AND SLEEP HEALTH IN OLDER ADULTS; OTC MEDICATION RECONCILIATION FOR OLDER ADULTS; COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT DETECTION AND EARLIER DIAGNOSIS; PAIN MANAGEMENT; MALNUTRITION; ORAL HEALTH: AND HUMAN-ANIMAL INTERACTION AND HEALTHY AGING.IN LIGHT OF THE GROWING DEMANDS OF THE OLDER ADULT POPULATION, A GSA CORPORATE LEADERS FORUM WORKS STRATEGICALLY WITH THE SOCIETY TO ADDRESS THE MULTI-FACETED ISSUES IMPACTING AGING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, PRACTICE ENTERPRISE, AND BUSINESS MODELS. TACKLING THE ISSUES AND CHALLENGES BEING PLACED ON INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT, THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS, THE PANEL IDENTIFIES SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS THE EVER-GROWING NEED FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND SUPPORT.
MEETINGS: THE SOCIETY HOSTS AN ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING EACH NOVEMBER. COLLABORATIONS IN THE FIELD OF AGING; THESE INCLUDE DISSEMINATING THE KAER MODEL FOR EARLIER DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF DEMENTIA, IMPLEMENTING THE KAER MODEL FOR OBESITY & OVERWEIGHT, HOSTING THE NATIONAL ADULT VACCINATION PROGRAM AND CONCENTRIC VALUE OF VACCINATIONS PROGRAM, COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY WITH OLDER ADULTS, AND ORAL CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS.
PUBLICATIONS: THE SOCIETY PUBLISHES SEVERAL PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS: INNOVATION AND AGING, THE GERONTOLOGIST, THE JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A: BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCES, AND THE JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY, SERIES B: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES. THESE PUBLICATIONS PROVIDE RESEARCHERS IN THE FIELD OF GERONTOLOGY THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THEIR FINDINGS. GSA'S PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE PUBLISHES THE PUBLIC POLICY & AGING REPORT. THIS PUBLICATION EXPLORES POLICY ISSUES GENERATED BY THE AGING OF AMERICAN SOCIETY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Peter Lichtenberg Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
James Nelson President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Judith Howe Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Carmen Castaneda-Sceppa Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ladora Thompson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marie Boltz Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Freeman Annual Meeting Av And Decorations | 12/30/23 | $570,118 |
Suntrust Bank (Truist) Banking Services | 12/30/23 | $225,187 |
Aramark Sports & Entertainment Food & Beverage Service | 12/30/23 | $212,315 |
Euclid Technology Software/database Support | 12/30/23 | $139,061 |
Tampa Marriott Hotel And Food | 12/30/23 | $120,939 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $100,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,287,354 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,387,354 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,921,556 |
Investment income | $238,072 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $32,517 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$763,791 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,815,710 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $28,536 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,036 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $705,362 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $491,865 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,890,409 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $74,936 |
Other employee benefits | $166,342 |
Payroll taxes | $144,865 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $16,643 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $40,918 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $72,894 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,499,629 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,334 |
Office expenses | $161,177 |
Information technology | $708,311 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $496,812 |
Travel | $166,040 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $842,768 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,649 |
Insurance | $68,744 |
All other expenses | $78,834 |
Total functional expenses | $7,645,045 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,577,567 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $373,854 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,490,616 |
Accounts receivable, net | $345,122 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $120,993 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $76,186 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,190,012 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $26,786 |
Total assets | $14,201,136 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,208,373 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,871,366 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,079,739 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,997,478 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,123,919 |
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 | $14,201,136 |
Over the last fiscal year, Gerontological Society Of America has awarded $30,263 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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KAUFMAN WILLS FUSTING & COMPANY PURPOSE: PUBLISHER RFP SUPPORT | $6,600 |
LIZ SEEGER INK LLC PURPOSE: JOURNALISTS IN AGING FELLOWS PROGRAM SUPPORT | $23,663 |