Arthroscopy Association of North America

Rosemont, IL · Founded 1981

The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) is an international professional organization of more than 6,000 orthopaedic surgeons and other medical professionals committed to advancing the field of minimally-invasive orthopaedic surgery.

Primary audience
Everyone
Contact
Dennis Siena
Website Contact

About Organization

THE ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND SKILLS ASSESSMENT TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$8.9M

-1.1% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$9.4M

+0.7% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$12.6M

+5.4% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

26

+4% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $8,947,868 $9,360,220 $12,567,056 26
2023 $9,046,168 $9,293,657 $11,920,156 25
2022 $8,686,132 $8,499,006 $10,928,722 28
2021 $6,848,553 $6,459,358 $10,779,980 25
2020 — — — —
2020 $6,750,258 $6,179,495 $10,436,167 23
2019 $8,497,718 $7,958,448 $7,795,042 20
2018 $7,888,429 $10,045,548 $6,689,121 21

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

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Arthroscopy Association of North America.

DS

Dennis Siena

Vice President Of Finance
Full-time
Compensation: $202,105
CN

Christine Nogal

Chief Opperating And Business Development Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $199,956
KS

Kim Santaniello

Vice President of Education and Research
Full-time
Compensation: $176,327
FP

Frances Park

Director Of Meetings
Full-time
Compensation: $134,793
TB

Terri Bruce

Director Of Development
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $128,219
AC

Alan Curtis MD

President
2 hrs/week
JS

James Stone MD

Past President
2 hrs/week
JK

John Kelly MD

Imediate Past President
2 hrs/week
JT

John Tokish MD

Imediate Past President
2 hrs/week
KB

Kevin Bonner MD

Director
2 hrs/week
LD

Laura Downes

Cheif Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $449,012
LR

Lynnsey Ruiz

Sr Manager Of Marketing And Membership
Full-time
Compensation: $102,798
AK

Aaron Krych MD

Director
AM

Augustus Mazzocca MD

Director
DB

Don Buford MD

Director
JP

Jeanne Patzkowski MD

Director
LA

Laura Alberton MD

Director
MO

Michael O'Brien MD

Director

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AK
Aaron Krych MD Director 2.0 hrs/week
AM
Augustus Mazzocca MD Director 2.0 hrs/week
DB
Don Buford MD Director 2.0 hrs/week
JD
Jason Dragoo MD Treasurer 2.0 hrs/week
JP
Jeanne Patzkowski MD Director 2.0 hrs/week
JT
Joseph Tauro MD Secretary 2.0 hrs/week
KP
Kevin Plancher MD Director 2.0 hrs/week
LA
Laura Alberton MD Director 2.0 hrs/week
MO
Michael O'Brien MD Director 2.0 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)

$1.7M

Highest Paid

$510K

Laura Downes

Compensated Officers

7

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Laura Downes Cheif Executive Officer $449,012 $61,224 $510,236 40
Dennis Siena Vice President Of Finance $202,105 $59,046 $261,151 40
Christine Nogal Chief Opperating And Business Development Officer $199,956 $59,085 $259,041 40
Kim Santaniello Vice President Of Education And Research $176,327 $45,141 $221,468 40
Frances Park Director Of Meetings $134,793 $27,398 $162,191 40
Terri Bruce Director Of Development $128,219 $23,555 $151,774 1
Lynnsey Ruiz SR Manager Of Marketing And Membership $102,798 $38,414 $141,212 40

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

$692K

Total Forgiven

$696K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

40

Loan Details 2 loans

$346,700
Forgiven
Forgiven: $348,961 100%
Approved Jan 23, 2021
Lender BMO Bank National Association
Jobs Reported 19
Forgiven On Sep 27, 2021
$345,500
Forgiven
Forgiven: $347,535 100%
Approved Apr 9, 2020
Lender BMO Bank National Association
Jobs Reported 21
Forgiven On Nov 17, 2020

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

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$540K Grants Given
35 Organizations

Top Grantees

35 total
AR
Andrews Research & Education Foundation Golf Breeze, FL
$127K
VH
Virtua Health Organization Mullica Hill, NJ
$40K
TT
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY
$40K
RI
Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation Philadelphia, PA
$26K
MC
Mayo Clinic Arizona Minneapolis, MN
$23K
TC
The Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO
$22K
GF
Geneva Foundation Tacoma, WA
$19K
IH
Infinite HC Golden Valley, MN
$17K
KJ
Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation Los Angeles, CA
$16K
SP
Steadman Philippon Research Institute Vail, CO
$16K
+25 more grantees
Andrews Research & Education Foundation Virtua Health Organization The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation Mayo Clinic Arizona The Curators of the University of Missouri Geneva Foundation Infinite HC Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation Steadman Philippon Research Institute Cleveland Clinic Education Foundation University of Connecticut University of Colorado Denver American Sports Medicine Institute Southern California Orthopedic Research & Education Rush Univeristy Medical Center Mississippi Sports Medicine Foundation The Hawkins Foundation New England Baptist Hospital The Union Memorial Hospital (Medstar) The Univerisity of Texas HSC of Houston NYU Langone Medical Ctr-HJD The Regents of the University of California San Francisco Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine Houston Methodist Hospital San Diego Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine Fellowship The Massachusetts General Hospital Orthopaedic Research of Virginia The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research Boston Children's Hospital
Andrews Research & Education Foundation Virtua Health Organization The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Foundation Mayo Clinic Arizona The Curators of the University of Missouri Geneva Foundation Infinite HC Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation Steadman Philippon Research Institute Cleveland Clinic Education Foundation University of Connecticut University of Colorado Denver American Sports Medicine Institute Southern California Orthopedic Research & Education Rush Univeristy Medical Center Mississippi Sports Medicine Foundation The Hawkins Foundation New England Baptist Hospital The Union Memorial Hospital (Medstar) The Univerisity of Texas HSC of Houston NYU Langone Medical Ctr-HJD The Regents of the University of California San Francisco Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine Houston Methodist Hospital San Diego Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine Fellowship The Massachusetts General Hospital Orthopaedic Research of Virginia The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research Boston Children's Hospital

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

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
Arthroscopy Association Of North America
Rosemont, IL
Fundraising
501(c) 501(c)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
1 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

Arthroscopy Association Of North America
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

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Email

[email protected]

Phone

(847) 292-2262

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9400 W Higgins Road No 200 Rosemont, IL 60018