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Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Education and Research Fund

EIN 41-1823228 · Rochester, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MID-AMERICA ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FUND IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF MID- AMERICA ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION, A RELATED 501(C)(6) ORGANIZATION. THE MISSION OF THE MID-AMERICA ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION IS TO SERVE ITS MEMBERS THROUGH OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND TO PROVIDE VALUE-ADDED SERVICES, AT THE ANNUAL MEETING AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$77,876
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 94% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 919% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 September 30, 2025, 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. $62,876 spent. EDUCATION GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO SENIOR RESIDENTS (LAST TWO YEARS OF RESIDENCY) OR FELLOWS, NEW IN PRACTICE ORTHOPEDISTS (FIRST TWO YEARS OF PRACTICE) TO ATTEND THE MAOA ANNUAL MEETING. THE GRANTS AWARDED ARE 2,000 TO 2,500 EACH.
  2. $10,000 spent. MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENT GRANTS ARE USED FOR RESIDENTS TO: A. FUND TRAVEL TO ANOTHER INSTITUTION TO LEARN NEW TECHNIQUES/PROCEDURES B. FUND AN EDUCATIONAL TRIP ABROAD C. FUND A RESEARCH PROJECT AT THEIR HOME INSTITUTION
  3. $4,000 spent. PHYSICIAN IN TRAINING AWARDS FOUR 1,000 PRIZES FOR EXCELLENCE IN MEDICAL WRITING ARE GIVEN AT OUR ANNUAL MEETING. PAPERS ARE RATED ON CONTENT, TIMELINESS, THE HYPOTHESIS, MATERIAL AND METHODS, AND RESULTS. THESES PRIZES ARE GIVEN TO FELLOWS, RESIDENTS, OR MEDICAL STUDENTS WHO GIVE THE FOUR HIGHEST RANKED PAPERS ON THE PROGRAM. THE RECIPIENT MUST BE THE FIRST AUTHOR ON THE PAPER AND THE INVESTIGATION AND MANUSCRIPT COMPLETION MUST OCCUR AT A MEDICAL FACILITY WITHIN THE MAOA 20 STATE AREA. THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE SELECTS THESE AWARD RECIPIENTS DURING THE MEETING AND THE TOP TWO AWARD WINNERS WILL ALSO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT THEIR PAPERS AT THE NEXT AAOS ANNUAL MEETING. PHYSICIAN IN TRAINING AWARDS FOUR 1,000 PRIZES FOR EXCELLENCE IN MEDICAL WRITING ARE GIVEN AT OUR ANNUAL MEETING. PAPERS ARE RATED ON CONTENT, TIMELINESS, THE HYPOTHESIS, MATERIAL AND METHODS, AND RESULTS. THESES PRIZES ARE GIVEN TO FELLOWS, RESIDENTS, OR MEDICAL STUDENTS WHO GIVE THE FOUR HIGHEST RANKED PAPERS ON THE PROGRAM. THE RECIPIENT MUST BE THE FIRST AUTHOR ON THE PAPER AND THE INVESTIGATION AND MANUSCRIPT COMPLETION MUST OCCUR AT A MEDICAL FACILITY WITHIN THE MAOA 20 STATE AREA. THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE SELECTS THESE AWARD RECIPIENTS DURING THE MEETING AND THE TOP TWO AWARD WINNERS WILL ALSO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT THEIR PAPERS AT THE NEXT AAOS ANNUAL MEETING.
  4. $1,000 spent. POSTER GRANTS: PRIZES ARE AWARDED TO THE TOP-RATED POSTERS PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE SELECTS THESE POSTER AWARD WINNERS.
  5. POSTER GRANTS: PRIZES ARE AWARDED TO THE TOP-RATED POSTERS PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE SELECTS THESE POSTER AWARD WINNERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 2025.

    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 January 1996.

    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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