2014-07-24T15:52:36-05:00 2013-12-31 363321958 Desmond & Ahern Ltd 10827 S Western Ave Chicago IL 60643 990 2013-01-01 363382069 North American Spine Society NORT 6302303600 7075 Veterans Blvd Burr Ridge IL 60527 Eric J Muehlbauer Executive Director 6302303600 2014-07-21 1 Hugh J Ahern CPA P00010788 7737794720 2014-07-21 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z Eric J Muehlbauer 7075 Veterans Blvd Burr Ridge IL 60527 15861036 0 X www.spine.org X 1995 IL Pursue scientific knowledge and high standards of excellence in the field of spinal disorders. 19 19 65 0 529649 26299 2767239 3007973 9861198 9401378 250016 216760 100245 80171 12978698 12706282 217740 391146 0 0 4383817 5221496 0 0 144845 7048119 6848629 11649676 12461271 1329022 245011 27201761 27477717 12507239 11921723 14694522 15555994 X 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. 0 0 4282939 7822289 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. 1446511 176263 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. 1110590 918325 Through Spine 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. 3105248 391146 35023 Other programs include research, member services, and spine disorder advocacy. 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Part X, Line 2: FIN 48 Note from Audited Financial Statements North American Spine Society is an organization described in Sections 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and was granted exemption from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service. The tax-exempt purposes of the Organization and the nature in which it operates is described in Note 1. Management's assertion is that there are no uncertain tax positions and the Organizations continue to operate in compliance with their tax-exempt purposes. However, the Organizations are subject to income tax on their unrelated business income after related expenses. North American Spine Society does sell advertising in its journals as well as at its annual conference registration listing of participants which is considered unrelated to its tax-exempt purpose. Based on net income from these activities, the Society incurred and paid $13,178 and 7,000 in unrelated business income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Organizations annual informational and income tax returns filed with the federal and state governments are subject to examination for 2010-2013. 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Research Ttraveling Fellowship and Clinical Traveling Fellowship Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) - Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgiu 2 14060 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: Grants are approved by the Board of Directors and reported in the Board minutes and in the accounting records of the Organization. Annual reports relating to the use of funds are due from grantees by July 31 of each year. 1 Carolinas HealthCare Foundation 221 E Morehead Street Charlotte NC 28204 566061481 501(c)(3) 50000 Annulus Cell research Texas A&M Health Science Center 400 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy S College Station TX 77485 742907553 501(c)(3) 48555 Cryopreserved Stem-cell research University of Chicago 1427 East 60th Street Suite 120 Chicago IL 60637 362177139 501(c)(3) 50000 Intervertebral Nucleus Pulposus Cell research University of Maryland 4101 Chesapeake Building College Park MD 20742 526002033 501(c)(3) 50000 Annulus Cell research University of Pennsylvania 1800 Lombard Street Philadelphia PA 19426 231352685 501(c)(3) 48156 Intervertebral Disc Degeneration research University of Virginia PO Box 400195 Charlottesville VA 22908 546001796 501(c)(3) 48875 Disc degeneration research Wayne State University 5057 Woodward Avenue 13th Floor Detroit MI 48202 386028429 501(c)(3) 40000 Spinal Neuronal and Glial Reactivity research 7 0 Part I, Line 2: Grants are approved by the Board of Directors and reported in the Board minutes and in the accounting records of the Organization. Annual reports relating to the use of funds are due from grantees by July 31 of each year. X 1 1 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Eric Muehlbauer MJ CAE Executive Director 355433 0 0 0 0 0 25500 0 10250 0 391183 0 28272 0 Francis C Kocich Associate Ex. Director 133497 0 0 0 0 0 12933 0 7030 0 153460 0 12928 0 Brad M Repsold Associate Ex. Director 138971 0 0 0 0 0 13575 0 10551 0 163097 0 13608 0 Part I, Line 1a NASS pays a portion for health club dues for any employee who joins Lifetime Health Club. Half of the dues are deducted from the employees' paycheck and NASS pays the other half in the amount of $413.14 per year. This amount is included in the employees' W-2. Mr. Muehlbauer and Mr. Respold both participate in this program. A Illinois Financial Authority 861091967 45200BT40 2007-02-07 12500000 Development of an educational and research facility 0 0 0 A 3640000 12500000 210748 12500000 2007 0 0 1 1 A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A 0 0 0 0 1 1 BMO Capital Markets 4.920000000000 1 1 0 0 1 A 0 Briana Muehlbauer Daughter of Executive Director 59469 Briana Muehlbauer, daughter of Executive Director Eric Muehlbauer, works for the organization as a SERC manager. Her 2013 compensation including benefits was $59,469. 0 X Usage of C-Ar 1 54037 X Microscopes 1 40000 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The Organization has a membership consisting of individuals in the medical profession dealing with spine disorders. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Membership elects the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b Membership must approve changes in the bylaws. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The 990 was initially reviewed by the Director of Finance and Executive Director. Final approval was obtained from the Audit Committee of the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Prior to the start of the meeting each board member must update their disclosure information. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Compensation for the Executive Director and key employees is reviewed by the Executive Committee which relies on the Association Forum Compensation Survey for comparison purposes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 All governing documents are available on the Organization's website "www.spine.org" or upon request The National Association of Spine Specialists 7075 Veterans Blvd Burr Ridge IL 60527 364309601 Promote interests of spine community and patients they serve IL 501(C)(6) Common Board of Directors 0 NASS Solutions Inc 7075 Veterans Blvd Burr Ridge IL 60527 900802943 software IL C -13755 251925 1.00000 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 The National Association of Spine Specialists D 152010 Due from NASS Solutions D 229455