Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
6300 NORTH RIVER RD STE 505
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
ROSEMONT, IL60018
D Employer identification number

13-6118458
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 4,070,631
F Name and address of principal officer:
KRISTIN OLDS GLAVIN
C/O AOA 6300 N RIVER ROAD 505
ROSEMONT,IL60018
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.AOASSN.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1937
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO IDENTIFY, DEVELOP, ENGAGE AND RECOGNIZE LEADERSHIP TO FURTHER THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ORTHOPAEDICS.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 10
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 10
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 13
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 18
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,626,184 2,430,450
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,906,095 1,454,263
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 108,558 103,705
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 14,100 82,213
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 4,654,937 4,070,631
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,779,136 1,601,752
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,226,450 1,204,853
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 1,747,128 1,485,551
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 4,752,714 4,292,156
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -97,777 -221,525
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 8,254,078 7,073,996
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 645,663 487,792
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 7,608,415 6,586,204
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO IDENTIFY, DEVELOP, ENGAGE AND RECOGNIZE LEADERSHIP TO FURTHER THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ORTHOPAEDICS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,685,492 including grants of $ 1,467,070 ) (Revenue $ 139,175 )
OMEGA MEDICAL GRANTS ASSOCIATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2008 TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESIDENCY AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMSTHE FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENTS OF ORTHOPAEDIC PRACTICE AND PROFESSIONALISM
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 513,505 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 42,454 )
OWN THE BONE IS A WEB-BASED QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS' BONE HEALTH AFTER SUFFERING FRAGILITY FRACTURES.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 374,589 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 265,271 )
ANNUAL MEETING - MEMBERS ATTEND VARIOUS SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS & DISCUSSIONS OF CURRENT ISSUES
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 530,853 including grants of $ 134,682 ) (Revenue $ 157,350 )
AOA KELLOG LEADERSHIP SERIES IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EMPOWER AND AMPLIFY THE SKILLS OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS. ACADEMICS IS COMPRISED OF THE ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE AND THE COUNCIL ON ORTHOPAEDIC RESIDENCY DIRECTORS, AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED TO THIS AREA RELATED TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS.AOA'S LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIPS RECOGNIZE YOUNG LEADERS FOR THEIR EARLY CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORTHOPAEDICS, IDENTIFYING AND PROMOTING THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO THE BROADER ORTHOPAEDIC COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL GROWTH AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 530,853 including grants of $ 134,682 ) (Revenue $ 157,350 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 3,104,439
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
 
No
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
12
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
13
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
10
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
10
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
IL
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
KRISTIN OLDS GLAVIN
6300 RIVER ROAD
ROSEMONT,IL60018
(847) 318-7330
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) STEVEN L FRICK MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(2) CONSTANCE R CHU MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(3) ALAN S HILIBRAND MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(4) WILLIAM N LEVINE MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(5) WILLIAM H ZEITZ JR MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(6) KEVIN P BLACK MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) DENNIS M MURPHY
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) PAUL TORNETTA III MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) KRISTY L WEBER MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) EDWARD N HANLEY JR MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) GARY FRIEDLAENDER MD
PRESIDENT
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(12) DOUGLAS R DIRSCHL MD
1ST PRES ELE
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(13) TERRANCE D PEABODY MD
2ND PRES ELE
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(14) DAVID S RUCH MD
SECRETARY
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(15) SERENA S HU MD
TREASURER
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(16) SANFORD E EMERY MD MBA
TREAS ELECT
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(17) VINCENT D PELLEGRINI JR MD
1ST PAST PRE
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) LOUIS U BIGLIANI MD
2ND PAST PRE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(19) KRISTIN OLDS GLAVIN JD
EXEC DIRECTO
 40.00       X     256,371 0 46,925
(20) JODENE M BROWN
HIGH COMP EM
 40.00         X   108,500 0 11,592




















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 364,871   58,517
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		2,430,450
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 2,430,450
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a MEMBER DUES   764,513 764,513    
b ANNUAL MEETING REVENUE   281,701 281,701    
c GRANT ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM   139,175 139,175    
d CORD MEMBERSHIP DUES   69,070 69,070    
e RESIDENTS' LEADERSHIP   68,000 68,000    
f All other program service revenue . 131,804 131,804    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 1,454,263
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 103,705     103,705
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 97     97
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a ADVISORY PANEL   65,586     65,586
b MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE   9,040     9,040
c BOOK SALES   3,790     3,790
d All other revenue .... 3,700     3,700
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 82,116
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 4,070,631 1,454,263   185,918
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 1,450,316 1,450,316
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 2,414 2,414
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 149,022 149,022
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....        
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 951,960 489,476 462,484  
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 93,353 48,000 45,353  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 89,984 46,268 43,716  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 69,556 35,764 33,792  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 7,075   7,075  
c Accounting ........... 18,847   18,847  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ...... 26,846   26,846  
g Other .......... 10,863   10,863  
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 27,696   27,696  
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 62,990   62,990  
17 Travel ............ 5,065   5,065  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 678,228 678,228    
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 35,982   35,982  
23 Insurance .............. 15,870   15,870  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a GOVERNANCE EXPENSE 199,468   199,468  
b OMEGA EXPENSES 99,224 99,224    
c ACADEMICS EXPENSES 41,033 41,033    
d MEMBERSHIP EXPENSES 40,817   40,817  
e COMPUTER SUPPORT 37,210   37,210  
f All other expenses 178,337 64,694 113,643  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 4,292,156 3,104,439 1,187,717 0
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 2,958,358 1 1,562,788
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .......   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 225,000 3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 55,820 4 20,700
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 60,599 9 110,145
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 84,518
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 84,003 995 10c 515
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 2,897,685 11 3,348,525
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 82,429 12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ......... 66,860 14 83,064
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,906,332 15 1,948,259
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 8,254,078 16 7,073,996
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 196,078 17 97,367
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 49,260 19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 400,325 25 390,425
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 645,663 26 487,792
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 3,554,200 27 3,494,879
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 1,709,029 28 771,135
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 2,345,186 29 2,320,190
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 7,608,415 33 6,586,204
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 8,254,078 34 7,073,996
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
4,070,631
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
4,292,156
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
-221,525
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
7,608,415
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
-800,686
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
6,586,204
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-6118458
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 1,945,899 946,485 2,407,426 3,495,468 2,430,450 11,225,728
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 741,137 807,677 1,819,128 1,053,916 1,454,263 5,876,121
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..       9,950 82,116 92,066
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 2,687,036 1,754,162 4,226,554 4,559,334 3,966,829 17,193,915
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 66,000   2,116,500 2,390,000 1,835,000 6,407,500
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 66,000   2,116,500 2,390,000 1,835,000 6,407,500
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           10,786,415
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 2,687,036 1,754,162 4,226,554 4,559,334 3,966,829 17,193,915
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 219,161 214,957 117,537 108,957 103,802 764,414
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 219,161 214,957 117,537 108,957 103,802 764,414
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 2,906,197 1,969,119 4,344,091 4,668,291 4,070,631 17,958,329
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
60.060 %
16
16
61.730 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
4.000 %
18
18
5.000 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-6118458
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

13-6118458
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

13-6118458
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

13-6118458
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-6118458
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 1,906,332 1,705,973 2,406,636
b Contributions ........ -20,239 17,803 64,123
c Investment earnings or losses ... 165,491 259,282 -666,537
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		86,258 76,726 98,557
f Administrative expenses .... 17,067    
g End of year balance ...... 1,948,259 1,906,332 1,705,973
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
No
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   61,272 61,272  
d Equipment ................   23,246 22,731 515
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 515
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD B 1,948,259








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 1,948,259
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  
DEFERRED DUES 390,425








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 390,425
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 4,070,631
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 4,292,156
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -221,525
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 457,236
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 457,236
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 235,711
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 4,480,782
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 457,236
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 457,236
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 4,023,546
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b 47,085
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 47,085
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 4,070,631
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 4,245,071
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 4,245,071
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b 47,085
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 47,085
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 4,292,156
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
LIABILITY UNDER FIN 48 FOOTNOTE SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X ACCOUNTING STANDARDS PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR HOW CERTAIN TAX POSITIONS SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED, MEASURED, DISCLOSED AND PRESENTED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS REQUIRES THE EVALUATION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN THE COURSE OF PREPARING THE ASSOCIATION'S INFORMATION RETURNS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE TAX POSITIONS ARE "MORE- LIKELY-THAN-NOT" OF BEING SUSTAINED "WHEN CHALLENGED" OR "WHEN EXAMINED" BY THE APPLICABLE TAX AUTHORITY. TAX POSITIONS NOT DEEMED TO MEET THE MORE- LIKELY-THAN-NOT THRESHOLD WOULD BE RECORDED AS A TAX BENEFIT AND ASSET OR EXPENSE AND LIABILITY IN THE CURRENT YEAR. THE ASSOCIATION FILES INFORMATION RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION AND ILLINOIS STATE JURISDICTION. THE ASSOCIATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL AND STATE EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2007. AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009, MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 8 CONTRIBUTION PAID RECORDED AS NEGATIVE REVENUE ON F/S -20,239 INVESTMENT FEES INCLUDED IN U/R GAIN ON F/S -26,846 INVESTMENT FEES INCLUDED IN U/R GAIN ON F/S 26,846 CONTRIBUTION PAID RECORDED AS NEGATIVE REVENUE ON F/S 20,239
REVENUE AMOUNTS INCLUDED ON RETURN - OTHER SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B CONTRIBUTION PAID RECORDED AS NEGATIVE REVENUE ON F/S 20,239 INVESTMENT FEES INCLUDED IN U/R GAIN ON F/S 26,846
EXPENSE AMOUNTS INCLUDED ON RETURN - OTHER SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XIII, LINE 4B INVESTMENT FEES INCLUDED IN U/R GAIN ON F/S 26,846 CONTRIBUTION PAID RECORDED AS NEGATIVE REVENUE ON F/S 20,239
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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-6118458
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
NORTH AMERICA     PROGRAM SERVICE GRANTMAKING 149,022
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....     149,022
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     149,022
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
NORTH AMERICA FELLOWSHIP 37,479 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA FELLOWSHIP 20,813 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA FELLOWSHIP 15,730 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA FELLOWSHIP 75,000 CHECK      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
4
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE ADMINISTRATOR WITH BRIEF QUARTERLY REPORTS REGARDING THE USE OF FUNDS PROVIDED BY ADMINISTRATOR. ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT AND USE OF THE FUNDS IS CONDITIONAL UPON RECIPIENTS COMPLETION OF ALL INFORMATION FIELDS REQUESTED IN ONLINE REPORTING REQUIRED BY ADMINISTRATOR, WITHOUT MODIFICATION. RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE REPORTS USING AN ONLINE REPORTING SYSTEM CREATED BY ADMINISTRATOR. QUARTERLY REPORTS ARE DUE ON OCTOBER 15, JANUARY 15, AND APRIL 15. RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTED BY ADMINISTRATOR WITHIN THE TIMEFRAMES ESTABLISHED BY ADMINISTRATOR. RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE ADMINISTRATOR WITH A DETAILED FINAL REPORT USING THE ONLINE TEMPLATE PROVIDED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR. THE FINAL REPORT IS DUE ON JULY 31 AND SHOULD DESCRIBE ATTAINMENT OF FELLOWSHIP OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES, RECONCILIATION OF ALL EXPENSES, AND OTHER REQUESTED INFORMATION AS DESCRIBED IN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT REQUEST DOCUMENTS. IF A FINAL REPORT IS NOT SUBMITTED, THE RECIPIENT WILL BE INELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR GRANTS IN SUBSEQUENT FUNDING CYCLES. PORTIONS OF THE QUARTERLY AND FINAL REPORTS WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO THE ORTHOPAEDIC COMMUNITY AND DONOR(S) IN AGGREGATE FORM WITH INFORMATION PROVIDED BY OTHER GRANT RECIPIENTS AND MAY BE PUBLISHED BY ADMINISTRATOR IN ELECTRONIC OR PRINT FORMAT. IF THE FINAL REPORT SHOWS UNUSED FUNDS OR IF ADMINISTRATOR DETERMINES THAT RECIPIENT HAS USED FUNDS FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY APPROVED IN THE GRANT APPLICATION OR IN VIOLATION OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RECIPIENT SHALL PROMPTLY REIMBURSE ADMINISTRATOR ALL UNUSED OR IMPROPERLY USED FUNDS. REIMBURSEMENT SHALL BE DUE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF THE FINAL REPORT IN ORDER FOR RECIPIENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR GRANT FUNDING IN THE NEXT FUNDING CYCLE. RECIPIENT WILL NOT USE FUNDS FOR ANY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT, CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES, MALPRACTICE INSURANCE COVERAGE, ENDOWMENT FUNDING, MEALS, TRAVEL, HOUSING, OR OTHER EXPENSES PROHIBITED BY THIS AGREEMENT, ADMINISTRATORS GUIDELINES, AND/OR APPLICABLE INDUSTRY STANDARDS. IF RECIPIENT RECEIVES ADDITIONAL OUTSIDE FUNDING FOR A FELLOWSHIP THAT DUPLICATES FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE GRANT PROGRAM, RECIPIENT SHALL NOTIFY ADMINISTRATOR IMMEDIATELY AND RETURN THE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS TO ADMINISTRATOR, UNLESS THE ADMINISTRATOR DETERMINES OTHERWISE IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number
13-6118458
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL55 FRUIT ST YAWKEY BLDG 3C
BOSTON,MA02114 		04-1564655 3 61,293       FELLOWSHIP
(2) THE GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION55 FRUIT ST YAWKEY BLDG 3700
BOSTON,MA02114 		24-6000376 3 32,920       FELLOWSHIP
(3) BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL INC75 FRANCIS STREET
BOSTON,MA02115 		04-2312909 3 114,300       FELLOWSHIP
(4) NEW YORK UNIVERSITYPO BOX 415026
BOSTON,MA02241 		13-5562308 3 41,793       FELLOWSHIP
(5) NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF535 EAST 70TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10021 		13-1624135 3 77,035       FELLOWSHIP
(6) MT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE1 GUSTAVE L LEVY PLACE BOX 1188
NEW YORK,NY10029 		13-6171197 3 21,536       FELLOWSHIP
(7) THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY622 W 168TH ST PH 1155
NEW YORK,NY10032 		13-5598093 3 20,813       FELLOWSHIP
(8) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS3471 FIFTH AVENUE 1011
PITTSBURGH,PA15213 		23-2919472 3 16,000       FELLOWSHIP
(9) PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY30 HOPE DRIVE EC089
HERSHEY,PA17038 		24-6000376 3 5,800       FELLOWSHIP
(10) THE ORTHOPAEDIC FOUNDATION925 CHESTNUT STREET 5TH FL
PHILADELPHIA,PA19107 		22-2620085 3 37,500       FELLOWSHIP
(11) TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSPO BOX 785541
PHILADELPHIA,PA19178 		23-1352685 3 20,813       FELLOWSHIP
(12) THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPO BOX 8500
PHILADELPHIA,PA19178 		23-1325216 3 18,125       FELLOWSHIP
(13) UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL SYST110 S PACA STREET 9TH FLOOR
BALTIMORE,MD21201 		52-2238993 3 38,300       FELLOWSHIP
(14) SINAI HOSPITAL OF BALTIMORE INC2401 W BELVEDERE AVE
BALTIMORE,MD21217 		52-0486540 3 7,200       FELLOWSHIP
(15) UNION MEMORIAL HOSPITAL333 N CALVERT ST 400
BALTIMORE,MD21218 		52-0591685 3 18,125       FELLOWSHIP
(16) JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY601 N CAROLINE ST RM 516
BALTIMORE,MD21287 		52-0595110 3 16,000       FELLOWSHIP
(17) ANDERSON CLINIC POST-GRADUATE MEDICPO BOX 7088
ALEXANDRIA,VA22307 		54-1632197 3 45,000       FELLOWSHIP
(18) MUSCULOSKELETAL TUMOR SOCIETYPO BOX 320062
ALEXANDRIA,VA22320 		95-4480540 3 130,768       RESEARCH
(19) WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENMEREDITH RENTZ MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON,NC27157 		22-3849199 3 24,043       FELLOWSHIP
(20) DUKE UNIVERSITYPO BOX 3615 RM 317-B
DURHAM,NC27710 		56-0532129 3 17,375       FELLOWSHIP
(21) THE CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION1616 SCOTT AVENUE
CHARLOTTE,NC28203 		56-6060481 3 10,175       FELLOWSHIP
(22) ORTHOCAROLINA1915 RANDOLPH ROAD
CHARLOTTE,NC28207 		56-1093722 3 24,043       FELLOWSHIP
(23) EMORY UNIVERSITY59 EXECUTIVE PARK SOUTH 2000
ATLANTA,GA30030 		58-0566256 3 23,230       FELLOWSHIP
(24) UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDAPO BOX 115501
GAINESVILLE,FL32612 		59-6002052 3 32,631       FELLOWSHIP
(25) UNIVERSITY OF MIAMIPO BOX 016960
MIAMI,FL33101 		59-0624458 3 16,667       FELLOWSHIP
(26) FOUNDATION FOR ORTHO RESEARCH & ED13020 TELECOM PARKWAY N
TAMPA,FL33637 		59-3555349 3 12,200       FELLOWSHIP
(27) VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTE1215 21ST AVENUE SOUTH
NASHVILLE,TN37232 		62-0476822 3 17,375       FELLOWSHIP
(28) MARY S STERN HAND FOUNDATION538 OAK STREET 200
CINCINNATI,OH45219 		31-1202583 3 6,000       FELLOWSHIP
(29) WILLIAM BEAUMONT HOSPITAL3601 W THIRTEEN MILE ROAD
ROYAL OAK,MI48073 		38-1459362 3 29,500       FELLOWSHIP
(30) THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA200 HAWKINS DRIVE
IOWA CITY,IA52247 		42-6004813 3 12,375       FELLOWSHIP
(31) MAYO CLINIC200 FIRST STREET
ROCHESTER,MN55903 		41-6011702 3 81,063       FELLOWSHIP
(32) RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER600 S PAULINE ST 202
CHICAGO,IL60612 		36-2174823 3 45,000       FELLOWSHIP
(33) UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON12455 COLLECTIONS DRIVE
CHICAGO,IL60693 		91-6001537 3 57,500       FELLOWSHIP
(34) WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY700 ROSEDALE AVE CAMPUS BOX 1034
ST LOUIS,MO63112 		43-0653611 3 40,730       FELLOWSHIP
(35) MAYO CLINIC ARIZONA13400 EAST SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE,AZ85259 		86-0800150 3 20,813       FELLOWSHIP
(36) KERLAN JOBE ORTHOPAEDIC FOUNDATION6801 PARK TERRACE 500
LOS ANGELES,CA90045 		95-4707606 3 12,375       FELLOWSHIP
(37) ARTHRITIS SURGERY CENTER OF SAN DIE7910 FROST STREET 2000
SAN DIEGO,CA92123 		33-0386567 3 37,500       FELLOWSHIP
(38) BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STA450 BROADWAY ST MC 6342
REDWOOD CITY,CA94063 		94-1156365 3 20,813       FELLOWSHIP
(39) SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUN2789 25TH STREET 2028
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94110 		94-3189424 3 16,738       FELLOWSHIP
(40) REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFO4860 Y STREET 3800
SACRAMENTO,CA95817 		94-6036493 3 48,500       FELLOWSHIP
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
70
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
 
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS INSIDE THE UNITED STATES SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE ADMINISTRATOR WITH BRIEF QUARTERLY REPORTS REGARDING THE USE OF FUNDS PROVIDED BY ADMINISTRATOR. ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT AND USE OF THE FUNDS IS CONDITIONAL UPON RECIPIENTS COMPLETION OF ALL INFORMATION FIELDS REQUESTED IN ONLINE REPORTING REQUIRED BY ADMINISTRATOR, WITHOUT MODIFICATION. RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE REPORTS USING AN ONLINE REPORTING SYSTEM CREATED BY ADMINISTRATOR. QUARTERLY REPORTS ARE DUE ON OCTOBER 15, JANUARY 15, AND APRIL 15. RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTED BY ADMINISTRATOR WITHIN THE TIMEFRAMES ESTABLISHED BY ADMINISTRATOR. RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE ADMINISTRATOR WITH A DETAILED FINAL REPORT USING THE ONLINE TEMPLATE PROVIDED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR. THE FINAL REPORT IS DUE ON JULY 31 AND SHOULD DESCRIBE ATTAINMENT OF FELLOWSHIP OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES, RECONCILIATION OF ALL EXPENSES, AND OTHER REQUESTED INFORMATION AS DESCRIBED IN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT REQUEST DOCUMENTS. IF A FINAL REPORT IS NOT SUBMITTED, THE RECIPIENT WILL BE INELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR GRANTS IN SUBSEQUENT FUNDING CYCLES. PORTIONS OF THE QUARTERLY AND FINAL REPORTS WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO THE ORTHOPAEDIC COMMUNITY AND DONOR(S) IN AGGREGATE FORM WITH INFORMATION PROVIDED BY OTHER GRANT RECIPIENTS AND MAY BE PUBLISHED BY ADMINISTRATOR IN ELECTRONIC OR PRINT FORMAT. IF THE FINAL REPORT SHOWS UNUSED FUNDS OR IF ADMINISTRATOR DETERMINES THAT RECIPIENT HAS USED FUNDS FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY APPROVED IN THE GRANT APPLICATION OR IN VIOLATION OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RECIPIENT SHALL PROMPTLY REIMBURSE ADMINISTRATOR ALL UNUSED OR IMPROPERLY USED FUNDS. REIMBURSEMENT SHALL BE DUE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF THE FINAL REPORT IN ORDER FOR RECIPIENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR GRANT FUNDING IN THE NEXT FUNDING CYCLE. RECIPIENT WILL NOT USE FUNDS FOR ANY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT, CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES, MALPRACTICE INSURANCE COVERAGE, ENDOWMENT FUNDING, MEALS, TRAVEL, HOUSING, OR OTHER EXPENSES PROHIBITED BY THIS AGREEMENT, ADMINISTRATORS GUIDELINES, AND/OR APPLICABLE INDUSTRY STANDARDS. IF RECIPIENT RECEIVES ADDITIONAL OUTSIDE FUNDING FOR A FELLOWSHIP THAT DUPLICATES FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE GRANT PROGRAM, RECIPIENT SHALL NOTIFY ADMINISTRATOR IMMEDIATELY AND RETURN THE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS TO ADMINISTRATOR, UNLESS THE ADMINISTRATOR DETERMINES OTHERWISE IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-6118458
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) KRISTIN OLDS GLAVIN JD (i)
(ii)		 256,371
  		 
  		 
  		 
  		46,925
  		303,296
  		 
 















Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-6118458
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN CONDUCT FOR PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 3 ON JUNE 30, OMEGA MEDICAL GRANTS ASSOCIATION WAS DISSOLVED AND FORMED A NEW CORPORATION WHICH CONTINUED THE OPERATIONS. AT THAT POINT, THE SOCIETY STOPPED REPORTING GRANTS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES.
ALL OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D AOA KELLOG LEADERSHIP SERIES IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EMPOWER AND AMPLIFY THE SKILLS OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS. ACADEMICS IS COMPRISED OF THE ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE AND THE COUNCIL ON ORTHOPAEDIC RESIDENCY DIRECTORS, AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED TO THIS AREA RELATED TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS.AOA'S LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIPS RECOGNIZE YOUNG LEADERS FOR THEIR EARLY CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORTHOPAEDICS, IDENTIFYING AND PROMOTING THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO THE BROADER ORTHOPAEDIC COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL GROWTH AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 THERE ARE 5 CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASSOCIATION: ACTIVE, HONORARY, CORRESPONDING, AFFILIATE ,SENIOR, ASSOCIATE AND EMERITUS. QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA REQUIRED TO QUALIFY FOR EACH MEMBERSHIP CLASS IS SET FORTH BY THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE IN THE BYLAWS.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE SETS FORTH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP CLASSES, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND MEMBERSHIP APPROVES CANDIDATES.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM (CPA) PREPARES THE ASSOCIATION'S FORM 990 AND SUBMITS THE FORM TO THE ASSOCIATION'S MANAGEMENT STAFF FOR REVIEW. AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FORM IS ALSO PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD FOR REVIEW. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ON THE FORM BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE DIRECTED BACK TO THE CPA FOR RESOLUTION. AFTER ALL DISCUSSION POINTS ARE RESOLVED, THE FORMS ARE FINALIZED AND PROVIDED TO THE TREASURER FOR FINAL REVIEW AND SIGNATURE. THE FORM 990 IS ALSO ATTACHED TO THE IL FORM AG-990-IL WHICH REQUIRES SIGNATURES OF TWO OFFICERS. THIS PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A FINAL REVIEW BY A SECOND OFFICER.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ASSOCIATION COLLECTS RELEVANT CONFLICT OF INTEREST INFORMATION FROM ALL STANDING COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEMBERS INCLUDING FINANCIAL RANGES ASSOCIATED WITH EACH CONFLICT OF INTEREST CATEGORY. AT EACH MEETING MEMBERS VERBALLY PROVIDE UPDATES TO THE DISCLOSURES MADE ONCE ANNUALLY AND EACH COMMITTEE CHAIR MANAGES THE CONFLICT/RECUSAL PROCESS WHEN A POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES RELEVANT TO THE TOPIC OF DISCUSSION AT HAND. THE ASSOCIATION ELECTED PHYSICIAN LEADERSHIP RETAINS ULTIMATE APPROVAL AUTHORITY OVER THE POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL IS ESTABLISHED BY WRITTEN CONTRACT REVIEWED BY COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (TOP ELECTED LEADERSHIP) AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL. CONTRACTUAL PARAMETERS FOR COMPENSATION REVIEWED BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO ASSURE COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND ADJUSTS ANNUALLY BASED UPON CONTRACTUAL PARAMETERS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B N/A- NO OFFICER COMPENSATION IS PROVIDED
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 EXCERPTS OF INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE, OTHERWISE UPON REQUEST
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-6118458
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity







(1) OMEGA MEDICAL GRANTS ASSOCIATION
6300 N RIVER ROAD SUITE 505
ROSEMONT,IL60018
 GRANTS IL 1,480,175   N/A










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership












Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
 
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
 
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
 
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
 
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
 
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
 
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
 
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
 
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
 
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
 
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Additional Data


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