American Society For Radiation Oncology

Arlington, VA · Founded 1958

Professional society advancing radiation oncology through education, research, and advocacy for improved cancer treatment

Primary audience
Medical Professionals
Work area
Professional Development
Topic
Radiation Oncology
Contact
Laura I Thevenot

About Organization

American Society For Radiation Oncology supports radiation oncology professionals through education, clinical practice advancement, research dissemination, and healthcare advocacy. Based in Arlington, VA, the organization operates with 103 employees and 1,850 volunteers, generating $25.3 million in annual revenue while serving the radiation oncology community since 1958.

What They Focus On

Clinical Excellence

Advancing patient care quality through evidence-based standards, guidelines, and continuous professional education

Scientific Research

Supporting medical research through grant funding and dissemination of findings in radiation oncology

Healthcare Advocacy

Representing radiation oncology professionals in policy development and navigating evolving healthcare regulations

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$25.3M

+11.5% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$25.4M

+3.3% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$52.5M

-0.1% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

103

+24.1% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $25,284,778 $25,444,885 $52,487,345 103
2023 $22,679,643 $24,629,546 $52,537,133 83
2022 $24,165,068 $22,271,297 $49,255,211 97
2021 $22,379,112 $19,826,237 $51,884,771 93
2020 $18,684,843 $18,009,374 $43,435,735 84
2019 $23,415,351 $22,925,447 $42,889,926 93
2018 $22,166,053 $21,377,789 $38,608,840 89

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

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Educate Professionals

    Provide continuing education and professional development opportunities for radiation oncology practitioners

  • 02

    Fund Research

    Award grants to advance scientific knowledge and innovation in radiation oncology treatment

  • 03

    Set Standards

    Establish clinical practice guidelines and quality measures for patient care excellence

  • 04

    Advocate Policy

    Represent radiation oncology in healthcare policy development and regulatory decision-making

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Society For Radiation Oncology

Educational Programs

Professional development opportunities and training for radiation oncology practitioners to enhance clinical skills and knowledge

Research Grants

Funding awards supporting medical research in radiation oncology and cancer treatment innovation

Quality Improvement

Clinical practice standards and quality initiatives to promote excellence in radiation oncology patient care

Health Policy Advocacy

Representation of radiation oncology interests in healthcare policy and regulatory environments

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Society For Radiation Oncology.

LI

Laura I Thevenot

CEO Until 11/24
Full-time
Compensation: $805,285
EW

Emily Wilson

Executive Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $320,548
AH

Anne Hubbard

Director Of Health Policy
Full-time
Compensation: $227,661
TK

Terry Karras

CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $223,431
SD

Samantha Dawes

Director Of Quality Improvement
Full-time
Compensation: $192,409
KS

Kirsta Suggs

Director Of Hace
Full-time
Compensation: $178,957
JW

Jeff White

Director Of Public Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $171,364
VS

Vivek S Kavadi Health Policy

Cncl Vc Chr, Then CEO From 11/24
Full-time
Compensation: $135,239
NV

Neha Vapiwala

President-Elect From 10/24
2 hrs/week
SK

Sameer Keole President-Elect

Then President From 10/24
2 hrs/week
DA

Dave Adler

VP, Advocacy & Clinical Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $249,371
LG

Laura Gogal

General Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $242,543
AA

Anna Arnone

VP, Membership & Communication
Full-time
Compensation: $199,427
CN

Chris Neumann

VP, Education
Full-time
Compensation: $176,046
AJ

Austin J Sim

Early Career Rep Ex-Officio
2 hrs/week
ML

Michael Lecompte

Arro Rep Ex-Officio From 10/24
2 hrs/week
HS

Howard Sandler

President, Then Chair From 10/24

Milestones

1958

ASTRO Founded

1958

American Society For Radiation Oncology established to advance the specialty

1971

Tax-Exempt Status

1971

Received IRS recognition as tax-exempt professional medical society

2019

Peak Revenue Growth

2019

Achieved $23.4 million in revenue supporting expanded member services

2024

Record Operations

2024

Reached highest revenue at $25.3 million with 103 employees

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AR
Amar Rewari Health Policy Council Vice Chair From 10/24 2.00 hrs/week · $20,500
MK
Michael Kuettel Secretary/Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week · $20,000
CY
Catheryn Yashar Health Policy Council Chair 2.00 hrs/week · $10,500
CD
Curtiland Deville Hace Cncl Vice Chair, Then Chair From 10/24 2.00 hrs/week · $9,500
AN
Andrea Ng Education Council Vice Chair From 10/24 2.00 hrs/week
BE
Beth Erickson Educ Council Chair Until 9/24 2.00 hrs/week
CC
Casey Chollet-Lipscomb Gov't Rel Cncl Vc Chr, Chair From 10/24 2.00 hrs/week
CP
Chelsea Pinnix Educ Council Vice Chair, Then Chair From 10/24 2.00 hrs/week
CC
Christopher Corso Gov't Rel Council Vice Chair From 10/24 2.00 hrs/week
DM
Douglas Martin Clin Aff Qc Vc Chr, Then Chair From 10/24 2.00 hrs/week
EF
Eric Ford Clin Aff & Qc Chair Until 9/24 2.00 hrs/week
GJ
Geraldine Jacobson Immediate Past Chair Until 9/24 2.00 hrs/week
HS
Howard Sandler President, Then Chair From 10/24 2.00 hrs/week
IC
Iris C Gibbs Hace Council Chair Until 9/24 2.00 hrs/week
JW
Jean Wright Clin Affairs & Qc Vice-Chair From 10/24 2.00 hrs/week
JM
Jeff M Michalski Chair Then Immed Past Chair From 10/24 2.00 hrs/week
JB
John Buatti Science Council Vice Chair, Then Chair From 10/24 2.00 hrs/week
MS
Malika Siker Hace Cncl Vice Chair From 10/24 2.00 hrs/week
RD
Ronald D Ennis Gov't Rel Cncl Chair Until 9/24 2.00 hrs/week
WW
Wendy Woodward Science Council Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$3.7M

Highest Paid

$874K

Laura I Thevenot

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Laura I Thevenot CEO Until 11/24 $805,285 $69,093 $874,378 36
Emily Wilson Executive Vice President $320,548 $47,521 $368,069 40
Dave Adler VP, Advocacy & Clinical Affairs $249,371 $58,606 $307,977 40
Laura Gogal General Counsel $242,543 $45,187 $287,730 40
Anne Hubbard Director Of Health Policy $227,661 $55,249 $282,910 40
Terry Karras CFO $223,431 $54,922 $278,353 40
Chris Neumann VP, Education $176,046 $49,979 $226,025 40
Anna Arnone VP, Membership & Communication $199,427 $22,428 $221,855 40
Samantha Dawes Director Of Quality Improvement $192,409 $21,166 $213,575 40
Kirsta Suggs Director Of Hace $178,957 $31,383 $210,340 40
Jeff White Director Of Public Relations $171,364 $30,435 $201,799 40
Vivek S Kavadi Health Policy Cncl Vc Chr, Then CEO From 11/24 $135,239 $8,704 $143,943 40
Amar Rewari Health Policy Council Vice Chair From 10/24 $20,500 $20,500 2
Michael Kuettel Secretary/Treasurer $20,000 $20,000 2
Catheryn Yashar Health Policy Council Chair $10,500 $10,500 2

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

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$1.7M

Total Forgiven

$1.8M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

82

Loan Details 1 loan

$1,739,307
Forgiven
Forgiven: $1,761,773 100%
Approved Feb 18, 2021
Lender Chain Bridge Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 82
Forgiven On Jun 13, 2022

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

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$330K Grants Received
$1.3M Grants Given
27 Organizations

Top Funders

5 total
TB
The Breast Cancer Research
$175K
SV
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
$60K
AS
American Society Of Radiologic
$50K
AA
American Association Of Physicists In
$25K
RO
Radiation Oncology Institute 2 grants
$20K

Top Grantees

22 total
AC
American Cancer Society Inc. ATLANTA, GA
$213K
TU
The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center HOUSTON, TX · 2 grants
$125K
MR
Melanoma Research Alliance WASHINGTON, DC
$113K
TR
The Regents Of The University Of California San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$113K
EU
Emory University ATLANTA, GA
$113K
IS
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai NEW YORK, NY
$104K
UH
Uc Healthcare System CINCINNATI, OH
$104K
TR
The Research Institute Of Fox Chase Cancer Center PHILADELPHIA, PA
$100K
UH
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center CLEVLAND, OH
$50K
RO
Radiation Oncology Institute ARLINGTON, VA · 2 grants
$26K
+12 more grantees
The Breast Cancer Research Silicon Valley Community Foundation American Society Of Radiologic American Association Of Physicists In Radiation Oncology Institute American Cancer Society Inc. The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center Melanoma Research Alliance The Regents Of The University Of California San Francisco Emory University Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Uc Healthcare System The Research Institute Of Fox Chase Cancer Center University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Sloan Kettering Institute For Cancer Research Washington University Nrg Oncology Foundation Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Angels Cancer Support Community Los Angeles Lungevity Foundation Md Anderson Cancer Center John Hopkins University John Hopkins University School Of Medicine Northwestern Memorial Foundation Jennifer S Fallick Cancer Support Center
The Breast Cancer Research Silicon Valley Community Foundation American Society Of Radiologic American Association Of Physicists In Radiation Oncology Institute American Cancer Society Inc. The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center Melanoma Research Alliance The Regents Of The University Of California San Francisco Emory University Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Uc Healthcare System The Research Institute Of Fox Chase Cancer Center University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Sloan Kettering Institute For Cancer Research Washington University Nrg Oncology Foundation Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Angels Cancer Support Community Los Angeles Lungevity Foundation Md Anderson Cancer Center John Hopkins University John Hopkins University School Of Medicine Northwestern Memorial Foundation Jennifer S Fallick Cancer Support Center

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

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
24 Registrations
19 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 19 total

American Society For Radiation Oncology
2 filings
Self
A
American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals
3 filings
A
American Society For Microbiology
2 filings
A
American Society For Transplantation And Cellular Therapy
2 filings
A
Acg Advocacy Obo The American Society For Collective Rights Licensing
1 filing
A
American Society For Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
1 filing
A
American Society For Clinical Laboratory Science
1 filing
A
American Society For Clinical Pathology
1 filing
A
American Society For Dermatologic Surgery Association
1 filing
A
American Society For Engineering Education
1 filing
A
American Society For Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1 filing
A
American Society For Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics
1 filing
A
American Society For Histocompatibility And Immunogenetics
1 filing
A
American Society For Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery
1 filing
A
American Society For Mohs Surgery
1 filing
A
American Society For Nuclear Cardiology
1 filing
A
American Society For Quality
1 filing
A
American Society For Reproductive Medicine (Asrm)
1 filing
N
North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology And Nutrition
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

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251 18th St South 8th Floor Arlington, VA 22202