Gerontological Society Of America

Organization Overview

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SEE PART III, LINE 1.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Peter Lichtenberg
Chair
$0
James Nelson
President
$0
Judith Howe
Vice President
$0
Carmen Castaneda-Sceppa
Treasurer
$0
Ladora Thompson
Secretary
$0
Marie Boltz
Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Freeman
Annual Meeting Av And Decorations
$570,118
Suntrust Bank (Truist)
Banking Services
$225,187
Aramark Sports & Entertainment
Food & Beverage Service
$212,315
Euclid Technology
Software/database Support
$139,061
Tampa Marriott
Hotel And Food
$120,939
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Gerontological Society Of America has awarded $30,263 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

KAUFMAN WILLS FUSTING & COMPANY

PURPOSE: PUBLISHER RFP SUPPORT

$6,600

LIZ SEEGER INK LLC

PURPOSE: JOURNALISTS IN AGING FELLOWS PROGRAM SUPPORT

$23,663
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