2024-11-15T15:45:50+00:00 2023-12-31 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 1901 S Meyers Road Suite 500 Oakbrook Terrace IL 601815209 990 2023-01-01 362985865 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE SURGERY OF TRAUMA AMER 3122025252 633 N SAINT CLAIR STREET 2600 CHICAGO IL 60611 CLAY C BURLEW MD SECRETARY-TREASURER 2024-11-15 true Anne White P01708202 6302829500 2024-11-15 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z CLAY C BURLEW MD 633 N SAINT CLAIR STREET 2600 CHICAGO IL 60611 3536921 false X WWW.AAST.ORG X 1938 IL ENCOURAGE SPECIALIZATION IN THE FIELD OF SURGERY OF TRAUMA. 13 13 0 380 168641 102666 144195 159459 2225548 2341979 501073 274962 739371 760521 3610187 3536921 185000 267533 0 0 310288 368027 0 0 0 3026912 3040193 3522200 3675753 87987 -138832 8198327 9331052 384884 820966 7813443 8510086 X TO FURNISH LEADERSHIP AND TO FOSTER ADVANCES IN THE SURGERY OF TRAUMA; TO AFFORD A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE PERTAINING TO RESEARCH, PRACTICE AND TRAINING IN THE SURGERY OF TRAUMA; TO STIMULATE INVESTIGATION AND TEACHING IN THE METHODS OF TREATING INJURIES. true false 2026282 267533 1523625 THE ASSOCIATION WAS FORMED TO ENCOURAGE SPECIALIZATION IN THE FIELD OF SURGERY OF TRAUMA, INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED, PROMOTE, AND MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION THROUGH MEETINGS, LECTURES, AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTED MATERIALS. 567631 649355 THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES THE JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, WHICH IS AVAILABLE BY SUBSCRIPTION TO ITS MEMBERS AND OTHERS. THE JOURNAL PROVIDES A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON TRAUMATIC INJURY, AS WELL AS A WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECTS WITHIN THIS GENERAL FIELD. EMPHASIZING CLINICAL APPLICATIONS, TECHNIQUES, AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN TRAUMA CARE. EACH ISSUE PRESENTS PRACTICAL INFORMATION OF IMMEDIATE USE TO THE PHYSICIAN CARING FOR CRITICALLY INJURED PATIENTS. AAST also publishes Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open journal which is an open access journal and published manuscripts in the field of trauma, surgical critical care and emergency surgery. 87206 54500 THE ACUTE CARE SURGERY FELLOWSHIP IS A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR SURGEONS WHO HAVE COMPLETED RESIDENCY AND WANT ADDITIONAL TRAINING. 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APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE, WHICH ARE THEN PRESENTED TO AAST SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE. UPON APPROVAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETINGS TO DISCUSS THE SCHOLARSHIP. X 7 6200 Market value X 750 Market value X 1650 Market value X 5 1475 Market value X ELECTRONICS 1 90 Market value X EXPERIENCES 10 9250 Market value false false true Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b Third parties used to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributions WE USE AN AUCTIONEER FOR THE EXPERIENCES PORTION OF OUR LIVE AUCTION. Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Art - Works of art - THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS. Food inventory - THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS. Other - ELECTRONICS THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS. Other - EXPERIENCES THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS. Form 990, Part III, Line 2 New program services AAST started a Leadership Academy. This is an application process that helps early to mid career surgeons become leaders. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Material differences in voting rights Associate Members are not allowed to vote for AAST regular members or to change the bylaws. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee The Executive Committee is made up of President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, Program Chair and Immediate Past President. All committee members are on the Board. The board can approve expenditures not budgeted under $20,000 and approve ACS site visit report and other items the board gives approval for. Form 990, Part VI, Line 3 Delegation of management duties THE ASSOCIATION HIRED THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (ACS) TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTIVE SERVICES FOR THE ASSOCIATION. THE ASSOCIATION RELIES ON THE VENDOR TO: - PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE OFFICERS AND ASSIST WITH ALL ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES DURING AND BETWEEN MEETINGS. - PROVIDE CENTRALIZED ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT FOR AAST COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES TO ASSURE THAT STRATEGIC GOALS ARE MET (OUTCOME, TRIALS, WEB SITE, ETC.) AND TIMELINES ARE MAINTAINED. - MANAGE AND SUPPORT THE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN AND ASSIST THE BOARD OF MANAGERS (BOM) IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THAT PLAN WITH ANNUAL GOALS, PERFORMANCE METRICS AND BUDGETS. - COORDINATE ACTIVITIES WITH MEETING MANAGERS AND WEB SITE MANAGERS IN REGARD TO MEETING SCHEDULING AND PLANNING AND WEB SITE MAINTENANCE. TOTAL FEES PAID FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTIVE SERVICES DESCRIBED ABOVE WERE $851,477. INDIVIDUALS ON PART VII RECEIVING COMPENSATION FROM ACS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: SHARON GAUTSCHY - $368,027 INCLUDING BENEFITS Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders PLEASE REFER TO THE AAST BY-LAWS FOR A DESCRIPTION OF MEMBER'S RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING MAY VOTE TO ELECT THE OFFICERS FROM THE NOMINEES IDENTIFIED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE. ANY OFFICER OR AGENT MAY BE REMOVED BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS WHENEVER IN ITS JUDGMENT THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CORPORATION WOULD BE SERVED THEREBY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE TREASURER AND PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION AND WAS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER OF THE ASSOCIATION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND COMMITTEES ARE TOLD THE POLICY AND ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST. COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY IS MONITORED INDIVIDUALLY BY EACH COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF THERE IS AN ISSUE OF NON DISCLOSURE, THE AAST BOARD OF MANAGERS WILL DETERMINE IF ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN AND WHAT ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official A review of surveys completed by national organizations on salaries of association professionals is bought and sent to the compensation committee. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees A compensation committee made of the secretary-treasurer, president and immediate past president decides compensation and reviews for all staff positions. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE MAIN OFFICE. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service Revenue Acute Care Revenues - Total Revenue: 54500, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 54500, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; Education Revenue - Total Revenue: 14340, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 14340, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; Trauma Tool App Revenue - Total Revenue: 310, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 310, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees Editorial Contractor - Total Expense: 307473, Program Service Expense: 307473, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Other Independent Contractors - Total Expense: 155934, Program Service Expense: 79020, Management and General Expenses: 76914, Fundraising Expenses: ;