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EIN 36-3180285

Orthopaedic Research Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
City
Rosemont
State
Illinois
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2025-12-01
NTEE code, primary
H03: Medical Research Professional Societies and Associations
Description
Orthopaedic Research Society supports, develops, and encourages research while sponsoring educational activities in the field of orthopaedic surgery. The society publishes two medical journals - Journal of Orthopaedic Research and Journal of Orthopaedic Research Spine - to disseminate knowledge and techniques. It holds meetings, symposia, and workshops to promote research and educational activities related to orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal diseases. The society is located in Rosemont, IL.
Total revenues
$4,133,674
2025
Total expenses
$3,825,410
2025
Total assets
$9,608,340
2025
Num. employees
12
2025

Program areas at Orthopaedic Research Society

Meetings, symposia and workshops held to promote, encourage and support Research and education activities in the fields of Orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal diseases.
Workshops and education - to provide educational activities and workshops in the fields of Orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal diseases.
Journal of Orthopaedic and journal of Orthopaedic Research spine - medical journals to disseminate the expanding bodyof knowledge and techniques of Orthopaedic surgery to professionals in the field.

Grants made by Orthopaedic Research Society

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
University of California San Francisco / Ucsf Payroll OfficeResearch$10,000

Who funds Orthopaedic Research Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$35,000
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)General Support$30,000

Financials for Orthopaedic Research Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2025
Total grants, contributions, etc.$762,638
Program services$2,686,997
Investment income and dividends$264,230
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$416,003
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$3,806
Total revenues$4,133,674
Data update history
February 5, 2026
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,000 from Washington University in St. Louis (Wash. U)
January 30, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 22, 2026
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
January 13, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
January 12, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsMedical research organizationsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disordersMedical disciplinesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationMembershipsConducts researchEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
9400 W Higgins Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
ors.org/ 
Phone
(847) 823-5770
Facebook page
OrthopaedicResearchSociety 
Twitter profile
@orssociety 
IRS details
EIN
36-3180285
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
H03: Medical Research Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Revoked
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0247198
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2026-08-19
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