Nonprofit · EIN 36-3382069
NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · BURR RIDGE, IL 60527
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $10,904,142 | $10,172,640 | $731,502 | $15,509,947 | $2,301,361 | $13,208,586 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $12,332,533 | $11,309,739 | $1,022,794 | $17,431,840 | $5,782,672 | $11,649,168 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $11,391,129 | $11,256,704 | $134,425 | $20,618,973 | $7,152,972 | $13,466,001 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,835,473
- Membership dues
- $2,873,006
- Program service revenue
- $6,215,065
- Investment income
- $406,058
- Royalties
- $446,478
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $42,060
- Other revenue
- $447,546
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $144,925
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $357,457
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,482,427
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,507,664
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $44,960
- Accounting fees
- $33,859
- Occupancy
- $269,858
- Travel
- $310,380
- Depreciation
- $657,697
- Program services (functional)
- $9,175,391
- Management and general (functional)
- $997,249
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,431,840
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,509,947
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,301,361
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,208,586
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $106,277
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,138,926
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,275,465
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,933,121
- Gross unrelated business income
- $331,134
- Gross receipts
- $17,661,364
- Employees
- 38
- Volunteers
- 900
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric J Muehlbauer MJ CAE | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $335,493 | $21,964 |
| Richard W Bacon | Asistant Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $152,077 | $17,425 |
| Christina Wolf | Assistant Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,493 | $17,488 |
| Shweta Trivedi | Asistant Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $152,374 | $997 |
| Dana Rennie | Director of Human Resource Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,772 | $9,867 |
| Robert James Zak | Assistant Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,341 | $13,226 |
| Katie Elizabeth Szymanski | Assistant Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,066 | $7,219 |
| Jennifer A Krsanac | Director of Meeting Servic Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,563 | $993 |
| Scott Kreiner MD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| William Mitchell MD | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher P Kauffman MD | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr David Kennedy | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick C Hsieh MD | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Zoher Ghogawala MD FACS | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan S Hilibrand MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Schneider MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Roger Hartl MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Karin R Swartz MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael G Fehlings MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Wang MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Noah Stadlan MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sandeep Gidvani | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Richard L Skolasky ScD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Steven W Hwang MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Andrew Schoenfeld MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric J Muehlbauer MJ CAE | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $323,443 | $29,295 |
| Christina Wolf | Director of Education Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,760 | $24,801 |
| Robert Nelson | Chief Financial Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,722 | $12,296 |
| Shweta Trivedi | ED- Health Policy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,152 | $997 |
| Dana Rennie | Director of Human Resource Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,937 | $822 |
| Jennifer Kransac | Director of Meeting Services Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,124 | $993 |
| Zoher Ghogawala MD FACS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $50,000 | $0 |
| Scott Kreiner MD | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| William Mitchell MD | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitchell F Reiter MD PC | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| David R O'Brien Jr MD | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| John G Finkenberg MD | Past President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan S Hilibrand MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher P Kauffman MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Ohnmeiss PhD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathon N Grauer MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Karin R Swartz MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael G Fehlings MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Wang MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Noah Stadlan MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick C Hsieh MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| R Scott Cowan MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard L Skolasky ScD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven W Hwang MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Schoenfeld MD | At-Large Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DJ Kennedy MD | At-Large Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric J Muehlbauer MJ CAE | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $314,624 | $44,327 |
| Robert Nelson | Chief Financial Officer Key employee | 40 | $165,877 | $27,106 |
| Francis Kocich | Chief Marketing Officer Key employee | 40 | $163,735 | $26,910 |
| Christina Wolf | Director of Education Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,972 | $28,169 |
| Dana Rennie | Director of Human Resource Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,555 | $16,553 |
| Pamela Towne | Director of Publications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,315 | $26,217 |
| Shweta Trivedi | Assoc ED - Health Policy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,897 | $11,507 |
| Allison Waxler | Director of Regulatory Aff Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,984 | $15,684 |
| Eeric Truumees MD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $50,000 | $0 |
| Edward J Dohring MD | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| John G Finkenberg MD | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| David R O'Brien Jr MD | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Zoher Ghogawala MD FACS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| William Sullivan MD | Past President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Kreiner MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher P Kauffman MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles A Reitman MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip L Schneider MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitchell F Reiter MD PC | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick C Hsieh MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven W Hwang MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| William Mitchell MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael G Fehlings MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Karin R Swartz MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John C Liu MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathon N Grauer MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DJ Kennedy MD | At-Large Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| K Dan Riew MD | At-Large Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard L Skolasky ScD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna M Lahey RNFA CNOR | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul M Arnold MD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 150 HARVESTER DR, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527-5919
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Eric J Muehlbauer, 150 Harvester Dr 111, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
- Signed the 990
- Eric J Muehlbauer, Executive Director
- Phone
- (847) 682-4193
- Website
- www.spine.org
- Return prepared by
- Desmond & Ahern Ltd
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $4,556,592 · grants $144,925 · revenue $5,884,999
- 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.Expenses $1,536,069
- 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.Expenses $1,416,401
- Other programs include research, member services, and spine disorder advocacy. Funds are granted for research in surgical and non-operative treatments for spine disorders, and for spine care education and awareness programs.Expenses $1,666,329
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3382069
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,509,947
- Income (IRS master file)
- $17,661,364
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $10,904,142 | $10,172,640 | $15,509,947 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $12,332,533 | $11,309,739 | $17,431,840 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $9,987,613 | $12,917,603 | $16,457,597 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $11,391,129 | $11,256,704 | $20,618,973 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-3382069).
Questions about NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY is 36-3382069.
- Is NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Eric J Muehlbauer.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 25 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $335,493 (Eric J Muehlbauer MJ CAE, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $10,904,142, expenses of $10,172,640 and total assets of $15,509,947 at year end.
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