AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE SURGERY OF TRAUMA

EIN: 362985865 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$4,107,798
Total Expenses
$3,919,756
Total Assets
$10,390,092
Net Assets
$9,388,355
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1938
Legal Domicile
IL
Phone
3122025252
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE SURGERY OF TRAUMA, founded in 1938, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $3.9M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

TO FURNISH LEADERSHIP AND TO FOSTER ADVANCES IN THE SURGERY OF TRAUMA; TO AFFORD A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE PERTAINING TO RESEARCH, PRACTICE AND TRAINING IN THE SURGERY OF TRAUMA; TO STIMULATE INVESTIGATION AND TEACHING IN THE METHODS OF TREATING INJURIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,224,409 Revenue: $1,900,324

THE ASSOCIATION WAS FORMED TO ENCOURAGE SPECIALIZATION IN THE FIELD OF SURGERY OF TRAUMA, INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED, PROMOTE, AND MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION THROUGH...

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THE ASSOCIATION WAS FORMED TO ENCOURAGE SPECIALIZATION IN THE FIELD OF SURGERY OF TRAUMA, INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED, PROMOTE, AND MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION THROUGH MEETINGS, LECTURES, AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTED MATERIALS.

Program 2
Expenses: $531,266 Revenue: $665,639

THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES THE JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, WHICH IS AVAILABLE BY SUBSCRIPTION TO ITS MEMBERS AND OTHERS. THE JOURNAL PROVIDES A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON TRAUMATIC INJURY, AS...

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THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES THE JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, WHICH IS AVAILABLE BY SUBSCRIPTION TO ITS MEMBERS AND OTHERS. THE JOURNAL PROVIDES A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON TRAUMATIC INJURY, AS WELL AS A WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECTS WITHIN THIS GENERAL FIELD. EMPHASIZING CLINICAL APPLICATIONS, TECHNIQUES, AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN TRAUMA CARE. EACH ISSUE PRESENTS PRACTICAL INFORMATION OF IMMEDIATE USE TO THE PHYSICIAN CARING FOR CRITICALLY INJURED PATIENTS. AAST also publishes Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open journal which is an open access journal and published manuscripts in the field of trauma, surgical critical care and emergency surgery.

Program 3
Expenses: $102,994 Revenue: $100,850

THE ACUTE CARE SURGERY FELLOWSHIP IS A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR SURGEONS WHO HAVE COMPLETED RESIDENCY AND WANT ADDITIONAL TRAINING. THE TRAINING PROGRAM IS TWO YEARS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $355,809
Program Service Revenue $2,729,130
Investment Income $310,199
Other Revenue $712,660
TOTAL REVENUE $4,107,798

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $290,655
Salaries & Benefits $368,970
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,858,669
Other Expenses $3,260,131
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,919,756

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,107,798 $3,536,921 +0.2%
Expenses $3,919,756 $3,675,753 +0.1%
Net Income $188,042 $-138,832 -2.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
389

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
$0
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CLAY COTHREN BURLEW MD SECRETARY-TREASURER 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN BRASEL MD MBA PROGRAM CH/RECORDER 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK REILLY MD PRESIDENT 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD STEWART MD PRESIDENT-ELECT 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSEMARY KOZAR MD VICE PRESIDENT 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LIVINGSTON MD PAST PRESIDENT 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SPAIN MD PAST PRESIDENT 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
EILEEN BULGER MD PAST PRESIDENT 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH CUSCHIERI MD MANAGER-AT-LARGE 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH GALANTE MANAGER-AT-LARGE 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENJI INABA MD MANAGER-AT-LARGE 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROCHELLE DICKER MD MANAGER-AT-LARGE 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE SAVAGE MD MSC MANAGER-AT-LARGE 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON GAUTSCHY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 $4,107,798 $3,919,756 $10,390,092 $188,042
2023 $3,536,921 $3,675,753 $9,331,052 $-138,832
2022 $3,610,187 $3,522,200 $8,198,327 $87,987
2021 $4,224,330 $3,164,753 $10,372,551 $1,059,577
2020 $2,688,599 $2,359,776 $9,147,194 $328,823
2019 $3,189,205 $2,954,502 $8,159,751 $234,703
2018 $3,175,614 $3,225,118 $6,573,844 $-49,504
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