AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC FOUNDATION

EIN: 366056120 501(c)(3)

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$2,787,843
Total Expenses
$2,856,296
Total Assets
$24,824,332
Net Assets
$24,374,023
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1949
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
SCOTT CYRUS DO
Phone
3122028200
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC FOUNDATION, founded in 1949, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 63% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $24.4M represent 105 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND ENHANCE PATIENT-CENTERED CARE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $706,693 Revenue: $3,906

FOR 75 YEARS, THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC FOUNDATION (AOF) HAS OPERATED AS THE CHARITABLE HEART OF THE OSTEOPATHIC PROFESSION. AOF ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PROMOTE...

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FOR 75 YEARS, THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC FOUNDATION (AOF) HAS OPERATED AS THE CHARITABLE HEART OF THE OSTEOPATHIC PROFESSION. AOF ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGEAND DISSEMINATE THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE. THE AOF IS THE ONLY NATIONAL OSTEOPATHIC FOUNDATION THAT SUPPORTS AND INVESTS IN THE WHOLE PROFESSION BY RECOGNIZING OSTEOPATHIC STUDENTS, RESIDENTS AND PRACTICING PHYSICIANS BASED ON PROFESSIONAL MERIT.EDUCATION: THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC FOUNDATION (AOF) PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL STUDENTS IN AN EFFORT TO DEFRAY COSTS OF MEDICAL SCHOOL.

Program 2
Expenses: $200,498

RECOGNITION AWARDS: THE AOF'S INDUSTRY RECOGNITION AWARDS CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP THROUGHOUT TO THE OSTEOPATHIC PROFESSION.

Program 3
Expenses: $430,309 Revenue: $8,766

RESEARCH: AOF SUPPORTS OSTEOPATHIC RESEARCHERS WHO EXPLORE NEW MEDICAL INSIGHTS AND MODALITIES TO ENHANCE PATIENT CENTERED CARE. AOF GRANTS PRIMARILY SUPPORT EARLY INVESTIGATORS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS...

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RESEARCH: AOF SUPPORTS OSTEOPATHIC RESEARCHERS WHO EXPLORE NEW MEDICAL INSIGHTS AND MODALITIES TO ENHANCE PATIENT CENTERED CARE. AOF GRANTS PRIMARILY SUPPORT EARLY INVESTIGATORS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS TO ENCOURAGE THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,984,539
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $753,294
Other Revenue $50,010
TOTAL REVENUE $2,787,843

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $640,840
Salaries & Benefits $1,294,831
Fundraising Expenses $524,263
Program Expenses $1,389,009
Other Expenses $920,625
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,856,296

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,787,843 $7,631,230 -0.6%
Expenses $2,856,296 $2,724,646 +0.0%
Net Income $-68,453 $4,906,584 -1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
12
Volunteers
179

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
10
$532,380
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOSEPH ZAMMUTO DO IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT CYRUS DO PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN TARTAGLIONE DO PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SEGER MORRIS DO TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIEANNE SEES DO PRESIDENT-ELECT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL HELENBROOK DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA ROSS-LEE DO PAST PRESEIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY GROVE DO PAST PRESEIDENT (THROUGH 12/31/2025) 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN KOWALCZYK DO VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA SAULNIER DIRECTOR (THROUGH 12/31/2025) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SONBOL SHAHID-SALLES DO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SONIA RIVERA-MARTINEZ DO SECRETARY 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY MCDONALD RN DIRECTOR (THROUGH 12/31/2025) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEREECE DOVE STUDENT DIRECTOR (THROUGH 12/31/2025) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL FEDER DO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY KNOX STUDENT DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE LARSON CAE CME DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WES METHENY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA ROSCH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RITA FORDEN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$320,210 $20,894 $341,104
RICHARD BLAIR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CO-TREASURER 40.00
Officer
$153,272 $38,004 $191,276
TERESA SANDERS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$117,852 $28,064 $145,916
JULIA JUNG DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND MISSION COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$105,324 $13,023 $118,347
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
2025 $2,787,843 $2,856,296 $24,824,332 $-68,453
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,236,558 $2,479,137 $17,330,075 $-242,579
2022 $1,843,079 $1,972,320 $16,168,048 $-129,241
2021 $3,314,044 $1,724,161 $19,265,366 $1,589,883
2020 $1,987,136 $1,599,421 $17,125,388 $387,715
2019 $2,780,723 $1,509,165 $15,798,537 $1,271,558
2018 $1,526,227 $1,393,850 $12,618,663 $132,377
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