2011-08-10T09:52:32-05:00 2010-12-31 Desmond & Ahern Ltd 10827 S Western Ave Chicago IL 60643 990 2010-01-01 363382069 North American Spine Society NORT 6302303600 7075 Veterans Blvd Burr Ridge IL 60527 Eric J Muehlbauer 6302303600 2011-08-10 1 Hugh J Ahern CPA 7737794720 2011-08-08 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z Eric J Muehlbauer 7075 Veterans Blvd Burr Ridge IL 60527 13103148 0 X www.spine.org X 1995 IL Pursue scientific knowledge and high standards of excellence in the field of spinal cord disorders. 19 19 56 100 262812 18689 3024670 2483771 8829714 8270049 146195 185700 202324 254145 12202903 11193665 93501 110519 0 0 3864689 3864344 0 0 283890 6233128 6325270 10191318 10300133 2011585 893532 25263538 25931145 15686247 14930059 9577291 11001086 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 aong professionals in the field of spinal disorders. 0 0 3641836 7461541 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. 1200881 75918 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. 1058275 491828 Through Spine Masters Institute, the Organization provides various educational programs, including hands on coursework, and classes designed to imporve 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 ismilar training programs. 2389785 110519 232095 Other programs include research, member services, and spine disorder advocacy. 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Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: Part X: FIN 48 FOOT NOTE 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 (page 2 of 990). The Organization continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purposes. North American Spine Society does sell advertising in journals which is considered unrelated to its tax-exempt purpose and thus possibly subject to unrelated business income tax. The Society did not recognize an income tax provision as a result of this unrelated activity for 2009. The Organizations annual informational and income tax returns filed with the federal and state governments are subject to examination for the statutory period. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X Switzerland Stem Cell Based Intervertebral Disc Regeneration-Evaluation in Organ Culture 50000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Procedure for Monitoring Grants Outside the U.S.: Schedule F, 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 University of Virginia PO Box 400195 Charlottesville VA 22904 546001796 48519 Treatment of Disc Degeneration by Nano-Fullerenes 1 0 Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.: Part I, Line 2: Schedule I, 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 0 0 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Eric Muehlbauer MJ CAE 307050 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43775 0 350825 0 333568 0 Brad M Respold 130436 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23410 0 153846 0 150176 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. Illinois Financial Authority 861091967 45200BT40 2007-02-07 12500000 Development of an educational and research facility 0 0 0 2007 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 BMO Capital Markets 4.920000000000 1 0 0 0 0 Eric Muelbauer Executive Director 21702 Executive Director Eric Muelbauer's daughter, Briana Muelbauer, works for the organization as a Conference Services Assistant. 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 Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances: Form 990, Part XI, line 5: Net unrealized gains on investments: 530,263. 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The National Association of Spine Specialists D 1089385