irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESEARCH GRANTS AWARDED TO STUDENTS IN THE FIELD OF SPORTS MEDICINE.
- #2 $0PUBLICATION OF NEWSLETTERS SENT TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION THREE TIMES A YEAR WHICH CONTAINS INFORMATION ON RESEARCH AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORTS MEDICINE.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Chuck and Frank Cramer Memorial EATA Excellence in Leadership Award
Recognizes EATA members who have significantly advanced the profession through leadership at the national, district, or state level
David Moyer Award
Honors team physicians who have served as educators, advocates, and community contributors to the athletic training profession
EATA Secondary School Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes outstanding contributions by athletic trainers working in secondary school settings
EATA ’49 Club
Honors long-serving members from Districts 1 and 2 for sustained leadership and service to the athletic training profession
Frank George Doctoral Scholarship
Provides financial support to doctoral-level students in athletic training who demonstrate clinical excellence and professional commitment
President's Recognition Award
Selected by the sitting president to honor individuals who have advanced EATA and the athletic training profession through dedicated service
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Funding scholarships and research grants for athletic trainers and students in sports medicineAwards scholarships and research grants to student athletic trainers and professionals in sports medicine, including through named awards such as the Hartmann-Conco Scholarship and District 2 Scholarship, with current programs prioritizing doctoral-level applicants who are active clinical practitioners. The organization reviews applications annually and announces recipients at its annual meeting.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Providing educational and professional development resources to membersOffers educational sessions, maintains access to organizational by-laws, policies, and procedures, and supports member engagement through standing committees. These activities are designed to foster leadership development and professional service within the athletic training community.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishing newsletters with research and professional updatesDistributes newsletters to members three times per year featuring research findings, professional achievements, and updates relevant to sports medicine and athletic training.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Recognizing leadership and service in the athletic training professionAdministers multiple annual awards to honor individuals who have made sustained contributions to athletic training, including the Cramer Memorial EATA Excellence in Leadership Award, the David Moyer Award for team physicians, the ’49 Club for distinguished service, and the President's Recognition Award. Inductions and recognitions occur annually, with documented recipients from 2019 through 2025.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$231K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$206K89%
Investment income$22K10%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$228K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$40K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$392K
Cash$17K
Investments$375K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$392K
Liquid reserves20.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -4.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- AMY BRUNELLE — DIRECTOR
- BRETT WINSTON — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA EMRICH — DIRECTOR
- ELLEN PAYNE — SECRETARY
- ERIC SWARTZ — DIRECTOR
- JOHN MOYER — PAST PRESIDENT
- JOHN RYAN — PRESIDENT
- SANDY SNOW — DIRECTOR
- SHELLY FETCHEN DICESARO — PRESIDENT ELECT
- TIM KELLY — TREASURER
- VICKY GRAHAM — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer Partner — Partners with the Board of Certification for athletic trainer certification standards.
- Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Partner — Collaborates with CAATE on accreditation standards for athletic training education.
- Dennis Fontaine Partner — Serves as Scholarship Committee Chair and contact for the EATA Scholarship Program.
- District One Network — District whose members are eligible for recognition through the EATA '49 Club
- District Two Network — District whose members are eligible for recognition through the EATA '49 Club
- Duquesne U. Partner — Recipient institution of multiple scholarship awards from EATA.
- East Stroudsburg U. Partner — Recipient institution of multiple scholarship awards from EATA.
- Ithaca College Partner — Recipient institution of multiple scholarship awards from EATA.
- Kings College Partner — Recipient institution of multiple scholarship awards from EATA.
- Messiah College Partner — Recipient institution of multiple scholarship awards from EATA.
- NATA Network — Collaborates with NATA, as evidenced by historical integration of the Eastern association into the National organization and ongoing recognition through shared districts.
- NATA Network — Collaborates with the National Athletic Trainers' Association as part of professional network activities.
- National Athletic Trainers' Association Network — EATA members must also be NATA members in good standing to qualify for the scholarship.
- National Athletic Trainers' Association Network — Member organization linked to the National Athletic Trainers' Association.
- National Athletic Trainers' Association Network — Member organization representing Districts 1 and 2 within the National Athletic Trainers' Association.
- National Athletic Trainers' Association Network — Member organization serving District 1 and 2 of the National Athletic Trainers' Association.
- National Athletic Trainers' Association Network — Requires applicants to be NATA members in good standing, indicating formal affiliation.
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association Network — Collaborates with and recognizes membership in the National Athletic Trainers’ Association as part of its leadership award criteria.
- U. of Pittsburgh Partner — Recipient institution of multiple scholarship awards from EATA.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Member-Led Governance to Build Capacitymethodology: member-led governanceBy using member-led committees composed of practicing athletic trainers to guide programming and leadership, the organization distributes responsibility, strengthens ownership, and advances the profession through peer-driven expertise and shared commitment.
- Practice-First Professional Developmentmethodology: practice-firstBy prioritizing active clinical practice in athletic training over research or teaching when evaluating candidates, the organization strengthens the profession's clinical foundation and ensures that leadership and development opportunities reflect frontline expertise.
- Recognition as a Professional Incentivemethodology: awards-based recognitionBy recognizing excellence, service, and role modeling through structured awards and Hall of Fame honors, the organization promotes high standards, encourages professional engagement, and reinforces aspirational norms within the athletic training community.