AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PAIN MEDICINE Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PAIN MEDICINE

EIN 36-3874208 · Arts, Culture & Humanities (A)

What they do

AMERICAN ACADEMY of PAIN MEDICINE (THE ACADEMY) is DEDICATED to ADVANCING MULTIDISCIPLINARY PAIN CARE EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, and RESEARCH to IMPROVE THE QUALITY of LIFE for OUR MEMBERS and THOSE THEY TREAT.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $0.00 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders21 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

2.52%of revenue went to fundraising2.3% of expenses

$117.49spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$0.81in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

25.1%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $257,174 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $182,292 for SHARON H KNEEBONE IOM FASAE CAE (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$1,451,343

Mission workProgram services0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$36,5802.52% of revenue2.3% of expenses

Total expenses$1,601,127110.32% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,470,285

Expenses$1,727,459

Annual shortfall $257,174 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Fundraising$36,580 · 2.1% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,470,285

Expenses$1,727,459

Assets$1,404,044

Income$1,470,285

Contributions$369,736

Fundraising$36,580

Grants given$60,000

Average grant$30,000

Stocks and bonds$947,786

Accounting fees$39,126

Investing fees$6,615

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

SHARON H KNEEBONE IOM FASAE CAEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $182,292Base $175,000 · Other $7,292

STEVEN P COHEN MDDIRECTOR- AT- LARGE (UNTIL MARCH) · 2 hrs/week $15,040

NATHANAL SCHUSTER MDDIRECTOR- AT- LARGE · 2 hrs/week $2,400

LYNN KOHAN MDDIRECTOR- AT- LARGE · 2 hrs/week $2,400

ANTJE BARREVELD MDPRESIDENT ELECT (AS OF MARCH) · 5 hrs/week $2,400

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (21)

SHARON H KNEEBONE IOM FASAE CAEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

STEVEN P COHEN MDDIRECTOR- AT- LARGE (UNTIL MARCH)

NATHANAL SCHUSTER MDDIRECTOR- AT- LARGE

LYNN KOHAN MDDIRECTOR- AT- LARGE

ANTJE BARREVELD MDPRESIDENT ELECT (AS OF MARCH)

MARIE HANNA MDTREASURER (AS OF MARCH)

STEVEN STANOS DOSECRETARY (UNTIL MARCH)

SALMAN HIRANI MDDIRECTOR- AT- LARGE

ROLLIN GALLAGHER MDBOARD LIAISON (UNTIL MARCH)

ROBERT WAILES MDBOARD LIAISON

NORMAN MARCUS MDLIAISON, PAST PRESIDENT

MIRSAD SERDAREVIC PHDDIRECTOR- AT- LARGE

MICHAEL OSBORNE MDVICE PRESIDENT, SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS

KAYODE WILLIAMS MD MBA FFARCIMMEDIATE PAST PRES. (UNTIL MARCH)

JENNIFER HAH MDVP (UNTIL MARCH); SEC. (AS OF MARCH)

GEMAYEL LEE MDDIRECTOR- AT- LARGE

FARSHAD M AHADIAN MDIMMEDIATE PAST PRES. (AS OF MARCH)

EDUARDO FRAIFELD MDBOARD LIAISON (UNTIL MARCH)

CHARLES ARGOFF MDPRESIDENT (AS OF MARCH)

BETH HOGANS MDDIRECTOR- AT- LARGE

BETH DARNALL PHDDIRECTOR- AT- LARGE (UNTIL MARCH)

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1994
Location: 10440 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY STE 300, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-3648
County: Howard
In care of: SHARON H KNEEBONE IOM FASAE CAE
Primary officer: SHARON H KNEEBONE IOM FASAE CAE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(443) 399-1502

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: HAN GROUP LLC
NTEE classification: Arts, Culture & Humanities (A)
IRS tax category: Arts, Culture & Humanities
Grant-giving organization: Yes