American Brachytherapy Society is located in Reston, VA. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Brachytherapy Society is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, American Brachytherapy Society generated $1.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $937.9k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO SERVE ITS MEMBERS BY ADVANCING THE FIELD OF BRACHYTHERAPY, BY PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE, AND BY REPRESENTING BRACHYTHERAPY SPECIALISTS AND THEIR PATIENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONFERENCES THE SOCIETY HOLDS ANNUAL MEETINGS AT WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO ADVANCE RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF BRACHYTHERAPY. OBJECTIVES OF THE MEETING INCLUDE DISCUSSING ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING INDICATIONS FOR BRACHYTHERAPY TREATMENT FOR CANCER, REVIEWING THE CURRENT SOCIETY'S GUIDELINES FOR BRACHYTHERAPY AND THE LITERATURE SUPPORTING THESE MODALITIES, CONTROVERSIES, AVAILABLE METHODS, AND TOXICITIES, AND UNDERSTANDING THE CHANGING HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT AND HOW IT WILL IMPACT REIMBURSEMENT FOR BRACHYTHERAPY.ANNUAL MEETING LEARNING OBJECTIVES:1. DISCUSS ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING INDICATIONS FOR BRACHYTHERAPY TREATMENT FOR CANCER2. REVIEW TECHNICAL APPROACHES FOR BRACHYTHERAPY SOURCE AND APPLICATOR INSERTION3. REVIEW THE CURRENT AMERICAN BRACHYTHERAPY SOCIETY'S GUIDELINES FOR BRACHYTHERAPY AND THE LITERATURE SUPPORTING THOSE MODALITIES, CONTROVERSIES, AVAILABLE METHODS AND TOXICITIES4. UNDERSTAND NEW IMAGING MODALITIES AND HOW THESE CAN IMPACT BRACHYTHERAPY PROCEDURES AND TREATMENT PLANNING5. DESCRIBE THE POTENTIAL ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN A MODERN BRACHYTHERAPY PRACTICE6. LEARN ABOUT STRATEGIES FOR INCORPORATING PEER REVIEW INTO A BRACHYTHERAPY PRACTICE7. UNDERSTAND THE CHANGING HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT AND HOW IT WILL IMPACT REIMBURSEMENT FOR BRACHYTHERAPY8. OBTAIN KNOWLEDGE AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN ANATOMY AND ORGAN SEGMENTATION IN BOTH PROSTATE AND GYNECOLOGIC CARCINOMA AS WELL AS APPLICATION OF BRACHYTHERAPY FOR SKIN CANCERS9. LEARN ABOUT THE CURRENT CAPABILITIES OF BRACHYTHERAPY TREATMENT PLANNING SYSTEMS.10. UNDERSTAND MODERN BRACHYTHERAPY TREATMENT DEVICES AND HOW THESE CAN IMPACT PATIENT CARE.11. UNDERSTAND THE CURRENT DATA REGARDING DIFFERENT FRACTIONATION SCHEDULES AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS OF DIFFERENT APPROACHES
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES THE SOCIETY OFFERS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH LEADING BRACHYTHERAPY PRACTITIONERS, CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND NEWSLETTERS.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS THE SCHOOL PROGRAM'S VISION IS TO INCREASE PATIENT ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY PROSTATE BRACHYTHERAPY. THEIR GOALS ARE TO IMPROVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF HDR/LDR BRACHYTHERAPY, TO FACILITATE A MORE RAPID TRANSITION FROM EDUCATION TO PRACTICE IMPLEMENTATION, TO ENSURE HIGH QUALITY BRACHYTHERAPY DELIVERY, AND TO COMMUNICATE THE VALUE OF BRACHYTHERAPY.GOALS:- TO IMPROVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF HDR/LDR BRACHYTHERAPY- TO FACILITATE A MORE RAPID TRANSITION FROM EDUCATION TO PRACTICE IMPLEMENTATION- TO ENSURE HIGH QUALITY BRACHYTHERAPY DELIVERY- TO COMMUNICATE THE VALUE OF BRACHYTHERAPY
PUBLICATIONS THE SOCIETY PUBLISHES THE JOURNAL "BRACHYTHERAPY", AN INTERNATIONAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL. "BRACHYTHERAPY" PUBLISHES ORIGINAL PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES AND LABORATORY AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH RELEVANT TO CLINICAL PRACTICE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brett Cox MD President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mira Keyes MD President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mitchell Kamrava MD Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Rossi MD Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Deufel PHD Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristin Bradley MD Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Money Shot Productions Annual Meeting Video | 12/30/23 | $104,877 |
Virtual Inc Financial And Management Services | 12/30/23 | $245,173 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $800 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $800 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $961,434 |
Investment income | $33,221 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $41,135 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,051,253 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $198,936 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $727 |
Fees for services: Other | $318,795 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $24,962 |
Information technology | $57,508 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,383 |
Travel | $42,180 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $45,436 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,577 |
All other expenses | $6,234 |
Total functional expenses | $937,918 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $707,995 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $75,175 |
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 | $40,599 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $858,554 |
Investments—other securities | $120,555 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,802,878 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $184,793 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $81,774 |
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 | $266,567 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,536,311 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,802,878 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Brachytherapy Society has awarded $10,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP OF MEETING HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER. | $10,000 |
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY PURPOSE: LDR PROSTATE BRACHYTHERAPY SIMULATION TRAINING WORKSHOP | $0 |