TY 2024 Form 990EZ

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY THAT SERVES AS A RESPONSIVE AND PROGRESSIVE VOICE TO ADVANCE THE ATHLETIC TRAINING PROFESSION THROUGH EDUCATION.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 ADVOCACY: MAINTAINED AND PROMOTED A WEBSITE (AT EACH \| MOMENT) TO ASSIST STUDENTS LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN ATHLETIC TRAINING, ATHLETIC TRAINERS EXPLORING EDUCATION OPTIONS, AND ADVISORS WHO HELP STUDENTS FIND HEALTH CAREERS. THE SITE FEATURES ALL PROGRAMS ON AN INTERACTIVE MAP AND PROVIDES VALUABLE INFORMATION TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS ABOUT THE AT CAREER, AT EDUCATION OPTIONS, AND THE APPLICATION PROCESS. THE SITE ALSO SUPPLIES ADVISORS WITH ASSISTANCE ABOUT THE CAREER PATH AND APPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATION ENROLLMENT. HOSTED A VIRTUAL FAIR FOR MEMBER INSTITUTIONS TO MEET ONLINE WITH PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS.RESOURCES: PROVIDED ONGOING CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES PROVIDING INSTRUCTION FOR BUILDING PROGRAM RESOURCES TO ADDRESS STANDARDS REQUIRED FOR ACCREDITATION.RESEARCH: PUBLISHED PRIMARY RESEARCH FINDINGS IN MULTIPLE PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS. TOPICS INCLUDED INTERPROFESSIONAL & COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE & PROGRESSIVE AUTONOMY IN CLINICAL EDUCATION, AND PRESENTED FINDINGS RELATING TO RECRUITMENT PRACTICES IN AT EDUCATION.COMMUNITY: THE AATE CONTINUES TO HOST #AATECONVERSTATIONS, ENGAGE MEMBERS THROUGH WORK GROUP ACTIVITIES, AND WE HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED OUR SOCIAL MEDIA REACH TO ENCOURAGE ENGAGEMENT. HOSTED IN-PERSON EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE IN BOISE, ID IN MARCH 2024.STEWARDSHIP: SIGNED ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT WITH THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF ORTHOPEDIC EXECUTIVES (AAOE) TO ASSIST WITH ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND GROWTH CONTINUED DEVELOPING THE LEADERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION BY EXPANDING THE BOARD AND MOVING AWAY FROM RELIANCE ON FOUNDING MEMBERS. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a	0
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
ELIZABETH LIPKE MBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU MAY)	40.00	23,890
ANDREW WINTERSTEIN PHD PRESIDENT	5.00	0
MATT LEWIS TREASURER	5.00	0
STACY WALKER PHD SECRETARY	5.00	0
LINDSEY EBERMAN PHD DIRECTOR	5.00	0
JENNIFER VOLBERDING DIRECTOR	5.00	0
KELLY PAGNOTTA DIRECTOR	5.00	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES	DESCRIPTION: OFFICE EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 3,204. DESCRIPTION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. AMOUNT: 2,385. DESCRIPTION: CONFERENCE, CONVENTIONS, AND MEETINGS. AMOUNT: 33,613. DESCRIPTION: ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION. AMOUNT: 3,106. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 42,308.
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 - OTHER ASSETS	DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 2,200. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. DESCRIPTION: PREPAID EXPENSES. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 15,000. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 13,500.
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 - OTHER LIABILITIES	DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 4,166. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. DESCRIPTION: DEFERRED REVENUE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 61,029. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 70,680.

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Explanation

FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES

DESCRIPTION: OFFICE EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 3,204. DESCRIPTION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. AMOUNT: 2,385. DESCRIPTION: CONFERENCE, CONVENTIONS, AND MEETINGS. AMOUNT: 33,613. DESCRIPTION: ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION. AMOUNT: 3,106. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 42,308.

FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 - OTHER ASSETS

DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 2,200. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. DESCRIPTION: PREPAID EXPENSES. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 15,000. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 13,500.

FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 - OTHER LIABILITIES

DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 4,166. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. DESCRIPTION: DEFERRED REVENUE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 61,029. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 70,680.

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	22,568
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	101,082
4	Investment income ....................................	4
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	123,650

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	23,890
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	23,577
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	42,308
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	89,775

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	33,875
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	154,906
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20	0
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	188,781

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
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Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2021	(b) 2022	(c) 2023	(d) 2024	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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