AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION

EIN: 237304902 501(c)(3) Medical Research

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$484,417
Total Expenses
$1,096,260
Total Assets
$508,457
Net Assets
$-2,756,654
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
RICHARD E HAWKINS MD
Phone
3124362600
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION, founded in 1973, is a small nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $484K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 636% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 126% operating deficit.

Mission

THROUGH ITS ACTIVITIES, ABMS REF SUPPORTS THE SCIENTIFIC, SCHOLARLY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PURPOSES OF ABMS BY ENCOURAGING AND CONDUCTING RESEARCH TO (I) IMPROVE MEASUREMENT, ASSESSMENT, AND EVALUATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, CLINICAL, AND (CONTINUED IN SCH O) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE OF PHYSICIANS WHO PRACTICE IN MEDICAL SPECIALTIES; (2) CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC TO ASSIST IN THE RECOGNITION, EVALUATION, AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPORTANCE OF BOARD CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICIAN SPECIALISTS; AND (3) FOSTER NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION RELATED TO INITIAL CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING CERTIFICATION AND ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $230,102

ABMS REF OVERSEES THE IMPLEMENTATION AND COORDINATION OF THE ABMS VISITING SCHOLARS PROGRAM (VSP). VSP IS FOR EARLY-CAREER PHYSICIANS, MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SPECIALISTS, AND RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS...

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ABMS REF OVERSEES THE IMPLEMENTATION AND COORDINATION OF THE ABMS VISITING SCHOLARS PROGRAM (VSP). VSP IS FOR EARLY-CAREER PHYSICIANS, MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SPECIALISTS, AND RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS, JUNIOR FACULTY, FELLOWS, AND RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS HOLDING MASTER OR DOCTORATE DEGREES IN PUBLIC HEALTH, HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION AND STATISTICS, PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION, OR OTHER RELEVANT DISCIPLINES.VSP SCHOLARS ARE EXPOSED TO THE FIELDS OF PHYSICIAN PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, HEALTH CARE POLICY AND REGULATION, AND HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH. VSP SCHOLARS CONDUCT RESEARCH IN (CONTINUED IN SCH O) COLLABORATION WTH MENTORS FROM THEIR INSITITUTIONS, ABMS, AND ABMS MEMBER BOARDS. THROUGH THEIR RESEARCH AND PROGRAM ENGAGEMENT, VSP SCHOLARS INFORM THE STUDY OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICIAN ASSESSMENT, SELF-REGULATION, AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $227,360

ABMS REF SYNERGIZES, GUIDES, CONVENES, FACILITATES CONDUCTS, AND COLLABORATES IN RELATION TO ALL ASPECTS OF RESEARCH REGARDING ABMS INITIAL AND CONTINUING CERTIFICATION ACROSS 24 MEMBER BOARDS. ABMS...

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ABMS REF SYNERGIZES, GUIDES, CONVENES, FACILITATES CONDUCTS, AND COLLABORATES IN RELATION TO ALL ASPECTS OF RESEARCH REGARDING ABMS INITIAL AND CONTINUING CERTIFICATION ACROSS 24 MEMBER BOARDS. ABMS REF ALSO PARTNERS WITH OTHER RESEARCHERS TO DEVELOP RESEARCH IN THE AREAS OF QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT, PATIENT SAFETY, ADULT LEARNING AND EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND OTHER DISCIPLINES. THE ABMS REF CONDUCTS PROGRAM EVALUATION AND RESEARCH ON THE ABMS LONGITUDINAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS TO ANALYZE PHYSICIAN KNOWLEDGE, JUDGEMENT, AND SKILLS.

Program 3
Expenses: $20,709

ABMS REF DEVELOPS, DEPLOYS, MAINTAINS, AND IMPROVES AN ONLINE REPOSITORY OF PUBLISHED LITERATURE AND OTHER PRESENTATIONS ON INITIAL PHYSICIAN SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION, CONTINUING PHYSICIAN SPECIALTY...

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ABMS REF DEVELOPS, DEPLOYS, MAINTAINS, AND IMPROVES AN ONLINE REPOSITORY OF PUBLISHED LITERATURE AND OTHER PRESENTATIONS ON INITIAL PHYSICIAN SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION, CONTINUING PHYSICIAN SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION, OR COMPONENTS OF CONTINUOUS CERTIFICATION SUCH AS KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT, ADULT LEARNING AND EDUCATION, AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT. THIS CURATED REPOSITORY INFORMS RESEARCHERS, KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND ABMS MEMBER BOARDS REGARDING FINDINGS THAT CAN BE USED TO IMPROVE THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $480,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,417
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $484,417

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $195,000
Salaries & Benefits $630,955
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $478,171
Other Expenses $270,305
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,096,260

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $484,417 $65,835 +6.4%
Expenses $1,096,260 $440,273 +1.5%
Net Income $-611,843 $-374,438 +0.6%
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
7

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$1,285,489
Total Directors
9
$1,003,768
Key Employees
3
$1,198,697
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RICHARD E HAWKINS MD PRESIDENT & CEO 2.00
Officer Director
$33,403 $81,193 $916,268
LARRY A GREEN MD IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$2,500 $0 $25,000
SUSAN RAMIN MD SECRETARY-TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$2,500 $0 $25,000
REBECCA L JOHNSON MD CHAIR (AS OF 6/23) 1.00
Officer Director
$2,500 $0 $25,000
KEITH BRANDT MD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL L CARIUS MD CHAIR (THRU 2/23) 1.00
Officer Director
$1,250 $0 $12,500
TARA MONTGOMERY MS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL R NELSON MD PHD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J BRANTLEY THRASHER MD FACS CHAIR-ELECT (AS OF 10/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE HUBBARD CFO 1.00
Officer
$4,969 $33,266 $281,721
GREGORY OGRINC MD SVP, CERT STANDARD & PRGM 5.00
Key Emp
$47,068 $97,603 $568,288
CARRIE RADABAUGH SVP, GOVERNANCE AND BOARD RELATIONS 2.00
Key Emp
$10,234 $74,129 $329,982
STEPHANIE DONOVAN CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER (AS OF 3/23) 1.00
Key Emp
$4,755 $62,704 $300,427
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2023 $484,417 $1,096,260 $508,457 $-611,843
2020 $29,845 $469,955 $292,889 $-440,110
2019 $98,650 $629,164 $277,398 $-530,514
2018 $752,093 $865,913 $217,429 $-113,820
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