North American Spine Society

EIN: 363382069 501(c)(3)

Burr Ridge, IL

Total Revenue
$12,332,533
Total Expenses
$11,309,739
Total Assets
$17,431,840
Net Assets
$11,649,168
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Eric J Muehlbauer
Phone
8476824193
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

North American Spine Society, founded in 1995, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $12.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $11.3M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

The society was formed to improve the quality of scientific knowledge and pursuit of high standards of excellence in patient care, clinical practice and related sciences among professionals in the field of spinal disorders.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $9,770,818 Revenue: $7,017,123

The Organization hosts an annual meeting, attended by over 6,000, providing high-quality continuing medical education for members including excellence in patient care and clincial practice. A trade...

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The Organization hosts an annual meeting, attended by over 6,000, providing high-quality continuing medical education for members including excellence in patient care and clincial practice. A trade show where exhibitors display and demonstrate the latest in technology in the field of spinal disorders accompanies the annual meeting.

Program 2

The Organization publishes magazines and other materials intended to educate patients on spinal disorders and spine health. Spine research and spine health periodicals are published for members.

Program 3

Through Spine Education and Resource Center, the Organization provides various educational programs, including hands on coursework, and classes designed to improve the quality of scientific knowledge...

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Through Spine Education and Resource Center, the Organization provides various educational programs, including hands on coursework, and classes designed to improve the quality of scientific knowledge among professionals in the field of spinal disorders. The Organization also provides a specialized laboratory training facility to other entities for similar training programs.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,551,317
Program Service Revenue $7,232,828
Investment Income $285,507
Other Revenue $262,881
TOTAL REVENUE $12,332,533

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $150,555
Salaries & Benefits $4,721,527
Fundraising Expenses $52,070
Program Expenses $9,770,818
Other Expenses $6,437,657
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,309,739

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $12,332,533 $9,987,613 +0.2%
Expenses $11,309,739 $12,917,603 -0.1%
Net Income $1,022,794 $-2,929,990 -1.3%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
20
Employees
94
Volunteers
926

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
$402,738
Total Directors
21
$402,738
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Zoher Ghogawala MD FACS President 10.00
Officer Director
$50,000 $0 $50,000
Scott Kreiner MD 1st Vice President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
William Mitchell MD 2nd Vice President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mitchell F Reiter MD PC Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David R O'Brien Jr MD Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John G Finkenberg MD Past President 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alan S Hilibrand MD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher P Kauffman MD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Donna Ohnmeiss PhD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jonathon N Grauer MD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karin R Swartz MD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael G Fehlings MD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Wang MD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Noah Stadlan MD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patrick C Hsieh MD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
R Scott Cowan MD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard L Skolasky ScD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steven W Hwang MD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Schoenfeld MD At-Large Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DJ Kennedy MD At-Large Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eric J Muehlbauer MJ CAE Executive Director 40.00
Officer Director
$323,443 $29,295 $352,738
Christina Wolf Director of Education 40.00
Highest
$132,760 $24,801 $157,561
Dana Rennie Director of Human Resource 40.00
Highest
$123,937 $822 $124,759
Robert Nelson Chief Financial Officer 40.00
Highest
$135,722 $12,296 $148,018
Shweta Trivedi ED- Health Policy 40.00
Highest
$140,152 $997 $141,149
Jennifer Kransac Director of Meeting Services 40.00
Highest
$110,124 $993 $111,117
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $12,332,533 $11,309,739 $17,431,840 $1,022,794
2022 $9,987,613 $12,917,603 $16,457,597 $-2,929,990
2021 $11,391,129 $11,256,704 $20,618,973 $134,425
2020 $5,638,073 $9,818,994 $20,521,276 $-4,180,921
2019 $13,432,100 $13,058,797 $24,028,031 $373,303
2018 $12,960,666 $13,538,767 $23,526,725 $-578,101
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