What services does American Osteopathic Association provide?

The organization delivers programs and services focused on advancing its mission through direct service delivery, capacity building, and community partnerships. Services are designed based on community needs assessment and evidence-based practices.

Who can access programs and services?

Programs are available to eligible individuals and groups within the service area. Specific eligibility criteria may apply based on program requirements. Contact the organization directly for detailed information about access and enrollment.

How is the organization funded?

Funding comes from diverse sources including individual donations, foundation grants, government contracts, and earned revenue. Financial information is publicly available through annual reports and IRS Form 990 filings.

How can individuals support the mission?

Support opportunities include financial contributions, volunteer service, program participation, and advocacy. Visit the organization's website or contact staff directly to learn about current needs and engagement opportunities.

American Osteopathic Association

Chicago, IL · Founded 1959

Professional organization serving more than 207,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students nationwide

Primary audience

General Public

Work area

Community Service

Topic

Social Impact

Contact

Ira P Monka Do President-

Website Contact

About Organization

American Osteopathic Association serves as the professional family for osteopathic physicians and medical students, working to advance the distinctive philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine worldwide. Based in Chicago, IL, the organization operates with $35.5 million in annual revenue and 157 employees providing professional development, advocacy, and member services.

What They Focus On

Program Delivery

Implements evidence-based programs designed to achieve measurable outcomes and community impact.

Capacity Building

Develops organizational infrastructure and partnerships to enhance service quality and sustainability.

Research Impact

Conducts research and evaluation to inform best practices and demonstrate program effectiveness.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$35.5M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$94.5M

+0% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	—	—	—	—
2023	$35,549,498	$32,436,991	$94,502,786	157
2021	—	—	—	—
2021	$38,827,499	$26,918,182	$86,966,576	154
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$32,905,161	$29,225,048	$87,985,628	153
2019	$36,084,863	$35,708,720	$72,821,611	177
2018	$45,593,311	$44,263,879	$71,491,438	196
2017	$47,203,509	$46,503,804	$72,679,540	202

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Assess Needs

Identifies community needs through data analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform program design.
02

Design Programs

Develops evidence-based programs and services tailored to address identified needs and achieve measurable outcomes.
03

Deliver Services

Implements programs through trained staff and partners to ensure quality service delivery and participant engagement.
04

Evaluate Impact

Measures program effectiveness and collects feedback to continuously improve services and demonstrate results.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Osteopathic Association

General Support

Provides general support designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

General Contribution

Provides general contribution designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

Direct Services

Delivers targeted programs and resources to address community needs and advance organizational mission.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Osteopathic Association.

Ira P Monka Do President-

Elect - Until 07/23, President

Full-time

Compensation: $240,627

Ernest R Gelb Do President

Until 07/23, Imm. Past President

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $228,770

Kim Tran

CFO - Until 09/23

Full-time

Compensation: $207,577

Maura Biszewski

SVP Osteopathic Engagement

Full-time

Compensation: $202,861

Lori Wemhoff

SVP Communications And Marketing

Full-time

Compensation: $187,701

Dennis Rizzo

CFO, As Of 11/23

Full-time

Compensation: $27,251

Teresa A Hubka Do Trustee

Until 07/23, President-Elect

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $7,765

Joseph Giaimo Do

Past President

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $3,150

Thomas Ely Do

Past President - Until 07/23

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,950

W Ashley Hood Do

1St Vice President - As Of 07/23

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,950

Joel A Kase Do

3Rd Vice President - As Of 07/23

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $250

Duane G Koehler Do

2Nd Vice President - As Of 07/23

1 hrs/week

Julie Kulovits

General Counsel

Full-time

Compensation: $232,961

Sharon McGill

VP Research

Full-time

Compensation: $201,743

Nicole Blankenship Svp

Affiliate Relation - Until 08/23

Full-time

Compensation: $200,919

Pranav Parekh

VP Information Technology

Full-time

Compensation: $196,332

Darcy Steinberg

VP Strategic Partnerships And Health Init.

Full-time

Compensation: $195,181

Genie James

VP Accreditation

Full-time

Compensation: $193,531

Jose Carino

VP Membership

Full-time

Compensation: $187,291

Ross D Zafonte Do

Editor

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $67,500

Maria D Jones Do Postdoc

Trainee Member - As Of 07/23

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $2,700

Selena G Raines Do New

Phys. In Practice Memb - Until 07/23

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,800

Brianne Howerton Oms IV

Student Advisor - Until 07/23

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,350

Sarah J Wolff Do New Phys

In Practice Member - As Of 07/23

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $900

Brian M Fiani Do Postdoc

Trainee Member - Until 07/23

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $750

M Anjali James Oms IV

Student Member - Until 07/23

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $750

Sara A Lohbauer Do

Postdoc. Trainee Adv. - As Of 07/23

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $750

Tim Beals Do New Phys

In Practice Advisor - Until 07/23

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $750

Shawn Hamm Do New Phys

In Practice Advisor - As Of 07/23

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $250

Caelin Smith Oms III

Student Member - As Of 07/23

1 hrs/week

Devanshi Patel Oms IV

Student Advisor - As Of 07/23

1 hrs/week

Milestones

2020

Program Expansion

2020

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2026

Program Expansion

2026

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Kathleen S Creason Interim CEO - Until 07/23, CEO, Board Secr. 40.00 hrs/week · $485,040

Robert S Dolansky Do Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $3,000

Timothy J Kowalski Do Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $3,000

Jennifer Y Kendall Do Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $2,800

David E Garza Do Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $2,700

Frank M Tursi Do Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $2,700

Jeffrey D Davis Do 1St Vice Pres. - Until 07/23, Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $2,700

Julieanne P Sees Do Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $2,700

Kevin V De Regnier Do Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $2,700

Richard R Thacker Do Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $2,700

Sonia Rivera-Martinez Do Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $2,700

Emily K Hurst Do Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $2,550

Bruce A Wolf Do Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $2,250

Geraldine T O'Shea Do Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $1,950

Robert Gg Piccinini Do Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $1,950

Shannon C Scott Do Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $1,500

Robert W Hostoffer Jr Do Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $1,450

James M Lally Do Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Jennifer J Hauler Do Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Kathleen S Creason CEO, Board Secretary

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$3.3M

Highest Paid

$526K

Kathleen S Creason Interim

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kathleen S Creason Interim	CEO - Until 07/23, CEO, Board Secr.	$485,040	$41,138	$526,178	40
Ira P Monka DO President-	Elect - Until 07/23, President	$240,627	—	$240,627	37.5
Nicole Blankenship SVP	Affiliate Relation - Until 08/23	$200,919	$39,198	$240,117	40
Maura Biszewski	SVP Osteopathic Engagement	$202,861	$34,121	$236,982	40
Julie Kulovits	General Counsel	$232,961	$1,343	$234,304	40
Darcy Steinberg	VP Strategic Partnerships And Health Init.	$195,181	$38,415	$233,596	40
Ernest R Gelb DO President	Until 07/23, Imm. Past President	$228,770	—	$228,770	1
Sharon Mcgill	VP Research	$201,743	$20,319	$222,062	40
Pranav Parekh	VP Information Technology	$196,332	$24,148	$220,480	40
Kim Tran	CFO - Until 09/23	$207,577	$9,272	$216,849	40
Genie James	VP Accreditation	$193,531	$18,924	$212,455	40
Lori Wemhoff	SVP Communications And Marketing	$187,701	$20,797	$208,498	40
Jose Carino	VP Membership	$187,291	$16,560	$203,851	40
Ross D Zafonte DO	Editor	$67,500	—	$67,500	1
Dennis Rizzo	CFO, As Of 11/23	$27,251	$3,917	$31,168	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kevin Klauerdo	CEO	$712,087	$40,582	$752,669	37.5
Josh Prober	Legal Counsel	$339,504	$40,094	$379,598	37.5
David Pugach	SR. VP, Government Relations	$250,142	$40,194	$290,336	37.5
Jamie Free	Former CFO	$267,360	$9,351	$276,711	37.5
Andrea Ciccone	VP	$223,710	$10,958	$234,668	40
Charles Templin	Department VP	$200,573	$27,683	$228,256	37.5
Joseph Giaimo DO	President-Elect	$219,121	—	$219,121	37.5
Nicole Blankenship	SR. VP, Affiliate Relations	$178,119	$35,475	$213,594	37.5
Darcy Steinberg	AVP	$183,139	$29,489	$212,628	37.5
Thomas Ely DO	President	$211,645	—	$211,645	37.5
Sharon Mcgill	VP	$190,899	$18,116	$209,015	37.5
Jedediah Brinton	VP	$187,608	$19,174	$206,782	40
Lori Wemhoff	SR. VP, Communication & Marketing	$177,554	$29,082	$206,636	37.5
Maura Biszewski	VP	$165,352	$27,728	$193,080	40
Brooke Johnson	AVP	$167,297	$18,053	$185,350	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kevin Klauer DO	CEO	$714,556	$54,571	$769,127	37.5
Josh Prober	Legal Counsel	$334,323	$51,108	$385,431	37.5
Frank Bedford	Former CFO	$318,031	$19,267	$337,298	—
David Pugach	SVP - Gov. Relations	$245,569	$45,985	$291,554	37.5
Charles Templin	Department VP	$196,332	$33,449	$229,781	37.5
Thomas Ely DO	President Elect/President	$216,148	—	$216,148	37.5
Ronald Burns DO	President/Past President	$215,156	—	$215,156	37.5
Nicole Blankenship	SVP Affiliate Relations	$160,083	$48,855	$208,938	37.5
Maura Biszewski	VP	$161,278	$43,972	$205,250	40
Laura Jelinek	AVP	$157,516	$41,526	$199,042	40
Lori Wemhoff	SVP Communication & Marketing	$165,657	$30,534	$196,191	37.5
Terri Lischka	VP	$170,476	$20,300	$190,776	40
Donald Tom	AVP	$155,391	$31,537	$186,928	37.5
Sharon Mcgill	VP	$161,520	$18,948	$180,468	37.5
Joseph Giaimo DO	President Elect	$96,754	—	$96,754	37.5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kevin Klauer	CEO (As Of 6/19)	$375,672	$24,020	$399,692	37.5
Josh Prober	Legal Counsel	$322,084	$60,495	$382,579	37.5
James Swartwout	Department SVP	$311,035	$55,468	$366,503	37.5
Charles Simpson	CCO (Until 11/19)	$314,625	$50,481	$365,106	37.5
Frank W Bedford CPA	CFO/Controller	$292,115	$48,261	$340,376	39
Adrienne White-Faines	Former CEO	$312,425	$24,990	$337,415	37.5
David Pugach	SVP - Gov. Relations	$236,046	$53,947	$289,993	37.5
Kristin Belleson	VP Aff Affairs/Int COO (Until 12/19)	$236,883	$26,691	$263,574	37.5
Ronald Burns DO	President Elect/President	$244,510	—	$244,510	37.5
William Mayo DO	President/Past President	$242,429	—	$242,429	37.5
Sheridan Chaney	AVP (Until 11/19)	$190,103	$41,351	$231,454	37.5
Charles Templin	Department VP	$190,156	$32,095	$222,251	37.5
Daniel Williams	VP-Cert Board Services (Until 7/19)	$206,904	$11,208	$218,112	37.5
Maria Incrocci	AVP-Cert Board Services (Until 4/20)	$183,760	$23,829	$207,589	37.5
Donald Tom	AVP	$152,540	$35,372	$187,912	37.5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Adrienne White-Faines MPA	CEO	$518,755	$45,954	$564,709	38
Josh Prober	Legal Counsel	$316,413	$59,183	$375,596	39
James Swartwout	Department SVP	$299,889	$52,655	$352,544	37.5
Charles Simpson	CCO	$285,400	$49,990	$335,390	37.5
Frank W Bedford CPA	CFO/Controller	$282,998	$46,973	$329,971	39
David Pugach	SVP - Gov. Relations	$228,046	$35,423	$263,469	37.5
William Mayo DO	President	$257,647	—	$257,647	37.5
Brian Kim	VP - Accredition	$220,784	$15,574	$236,358	37.5
Phil Atwood	Former Department SVP (Until 5/31/18)	$219,966	$12,453	$232,419	37.5
Kenya Mcrae	Department VP	$197,333	$26,290	$223,623	37.5
Mark Baker DO	Trustee	$223,471	—	$223,471	2
Kristin Belleson	VP - Aff. Affairs/Interim COO	$207,563	$8,949	$216,512	37.5
Sally Szumlas	COO (Until 7/18)	$187,062	$28,991	$216,053	37.5
Stephen Trent DO	Director, Div. Of Training	$198,461	$16,226	$214,687	37.5
Daniel Williams	VP - Cert. Board Services	$209,305	$692	$209,997	37.5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$13K Total Given

Other/PAC $9,133 (70%)

Democratic $3,905 (30%)

57 Contributions

$229 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

8 Individual Donors

Kathleen Creason 6 contributions • $1,000 avg

$6,000

Catherine Galligan 36 contributions • $113 avg

$4,075

Valerie Cae Lile 2 contributions • $500 avg

$1,000

Diana Mpa, Cae Ewert 1 contribution • $833 avg

$833

John Michael Villarama 3 contributions • $171 avg

$512

Other Individual Contributors $618 combined

Sean Neal

Washington, DC

$260 Total

4 Contributions

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Raine Jd Richards

Chicago, IL

$250 Total

1 Contribution

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Nicholas Williams

Munster, IN

$108 Total

4 Contributions

FRIENDS OF BERNIE SANDERS

Quick Insights

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Most Active Donor Catherine Galligan with 36 contributions

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Highest Avg per Contribution Kathleen Creason at $1,000 each

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Top Recipient AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC INFORMATION... — $8,855

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$2.6M

Total Forgiven

$2.6M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

127

Loan Details 1 loan

$2,578,700

Forgiven

Forgiven: $2,608,090 100%

Approved Apr 13, 2020

Lender BMO Bank National Association

Jobs Reported 127

Forgiven On Jun 18, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$50K Grants Received

2 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total

AdventHealth Foundation Inc

$25K

Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers

$25K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying

2 Registrations

1 Client

Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

American Osteopathic Association

2 filings

Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Osteopathic Association

Phone

(312) 202-8115 (312) 202-8000

Social

Visit Website

142 East Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60611

American Osteopathic Association

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Assess Needs

Design Programs

Deliver Services

Evaluate Impact

Programs and Initiatives

General Support

General Contribution

Direct Services

Team & Leadership

Ira P Monka Do President-

Ernest R Gelb Do President

Kim Tran

Maura Biszewski

Lori Wemhoff

Dennis Rizzo

Teresa A Hubka Do Trustee

Joseph Giaimo Do

Thomas Ely Do

W Ashley Hood Do

Joel A Kase Do

Duane G Koehler Do

Julie Kulovits

Sharon McGill

Nicole Blankenship Svp

Pranav Parekh

Darcy Steinberg

Genie James

Jose Carino

Ross D Zafonte Do

Maria D Jones Do Postdoc

Selena G Raines Do New

Brianne Howerton Oms IV

Sarah J Wolff Do New Phys

Brian M Fiani Do Postdoc

M Anjali James Oms IV

Sara A Lohbauer Do

Tim Beals Do New Phys

Shawn Hamm Do New Phys

Caelin Smith Oms III

Devanshi Patel Oms IV

Milestones

Program Expansion

Program Expansion

Program Expansion

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Individual Political Donors

Top Individual Donors

Other Individual Contributors $618 combined

Sean Neal

Raine Jd Richards

Nicholas Williams

Quick Insights

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Loan Details 1 loan

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Lobbying Activity

Clients 1 total

Contact

Phone

Social