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 12/2021, American Brachytherapy Society generated $651.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $634.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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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ANNUAL CONFERENCE: DESIGNED TO ADVANCE RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF 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 THESE 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
SCHOOL PROGRAM'S VISION: TO INCREASE PATIENT ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY PROSTATE BRACHYTHERAPYGOALS:- 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
JOURNAL AND NEWSLETTER: JOINING THE ABS OFFERS RADIATION ONCOLOGISTS, MEDICAL PHYSICISTS, DOSIMETRISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS ACCESS TO COLLEAGUES FOR NETWORKING, RESEARCH UPDATES, AND ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE MANY SUBSPECIALTY AREAS OF BRACHYTHERAPY (GYN, PROSTATE, BREAST). MEMBERSHIP ALSO INCLUDES:- A SUBSCRIPTION TO BRACHYTHERAPY, THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ABS -- NOW 6 ISSUES PER YEAR- A BI-ANNUAL NEWSLETTER- ACCESS TO THE ABS MEMBERS-ONLY SITE - DISCOUNTS TO ALL ABS EDUCATIONAL EVENTS- NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH LEADING BRACHYTHERAPY PRACTITIONERS - CME AND CAMPEP CREDITS FOR EDUCATIONAL EVENTS - MONTHLY BRACHYBLAST WITH INDUSTRY AND ASSOCIATION NEWS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Peter Rossi MD President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Klopp MD PHD President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brett Cox Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristin Bradley MD Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Firas Mourtada PHD Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Petereit MD Past Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center Annual Conference | 12/30/17 | $224,685 |
Drohan Management Group Financial & Management Services | 12/30/17 | $200,570 |
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 | $1,675 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,675 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $596,412 |
Investment income | $11,572 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $41,135 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $216 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $651,017 |
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 | $193,421 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,618 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,198 |
Fees for services: Other | $245,831 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,025 |
Office expenses | $21,640 |
Information technology | $58,730 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,871 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,520 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,500 |
Insurance | $2,205 |
All other expenses | $5,376 |
Total functional expenses | $634,805 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $310,515 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $95,569 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $27,501 |
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 | $29,355 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $865,057 |
Investments—other securities | $118,471 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,446,468 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $50,134 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $56,800 |
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 | $106,934 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,339,534 |
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 | $1,446,468 |
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 |
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: LDR PROSTATE BRACHYTHERAPY SIMULATION TRAINING WORKSHOP | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Brachytherapy Society has recieved totaling $40,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: General Nonprofit Support | $40,000 |
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National Restaurant Association Washington, DC | $192,667,812 | $96,146,955 |
American Association Of State Highway & Transportation Officials Washington, DC | $177,160,624 | $97,013,353 |
National Federation Of Independent Business Inc Nashville, TN | $77,203,691 | $109,079,617 |
American Beverage Association Washington, DC | $114,967,236 | $101,585,081 |
Credit Union National Association Inc Washington, DC | $67,388,582 | $69,543,852 |
Edison Electric Institute Washington, DC | $198,917,565 | $81,084,181 |
Investment Company Institute Washington, DC | $76,230,571 | $72,478,404 |
Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute Inc Herndon, VA | $71,869,344 | $62,733,082 |
Consumer Technology Association Arlington, VA | $357,760,838 | $25,474,279 |
National Retail Federation Inc Washington, DC | $44,909,805 | $48,694,616 |
American Psychiatric Association Washington, DC | $179,554,491 | $53,525,834 |
Srcco Inc Durham, NC | $42,497,453 | $49,465,239 |