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Arthroscopy Association of North America Inc

EIN 36-3166049 · Rosemont, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ARTHROSCOPY ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA IS TO ADVANCE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ARTHROSCOPY AND MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY THROUGH EDUCATION, SKILLS ASSESSMENT AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$8.9 million
Spending
$9.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
26
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$510,236, cheif executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $1.5 million spent. ANNUAL AND INTERIM MEETINGS-THE ASSOCIATION HOLDS MEETINGS FOR MEMBERS AND OTHER MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING CURRENT TOPICS IN ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY VIA CLINICAL PAPERS, COURSES AND SYMPOSIA. (Expenses $ 3,300,685 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 1,555,253) OTHER PROGRAMS (Expenses $ 1,082,125 including grants of $ 660,269)(Revenue $ 304,485) THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS RESEARCH TO SUPPORT NEW INNOVATIONS AND TECHNIQUES IN THE FIELD OF ARTHROSCOPY.
  2. $1.3 million spent. SURGICAL SKILLS COURSES- THE ASSOCIATION PRESENTS COURSES ON ARTHROSCOPIC SURGICAL SKILLS, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND FOLLOW-UP. A PORTION OF THE GRANTS ARE SUPPORT OF A RELATED ORGANIZATION.
  3. $1.0 million spent. THE ASSOCIATION PRODUCES AND PROVIDES EDITORIAL DIRECTION TO A JOURNAL FOR MEMBERS AND OTHER MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF UNDERSTANDING IN THE FIELD OF ARTHROSCOPY. (Expenses $ 3,300,685 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 1,555,253) OTHER PROGRAMS (Expenses $ 1,082,125 including grants of $ 660,269)(Revenue $ 304,485) THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS RESEARCH TO SUPPORT NEW INNOVATIONS AND TECHNIQUES IN THE FIELD OF ARTHROSCOPY.
  4. $3.3 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS
  5. $1.1 million spent. THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS RESEARCH TO SUPPORT NEW INNOVATIONS AND TECHNIQUES IN THE FIELD OF ARTHROSCOPY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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