irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $7.01MEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - TO PROVIDE EDUCATION FOR PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE, SLEEP MEDICINE CLINICIANS, RESEARCHERS, ADVANCE PRACTICE NURSES AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO PROVIDED IN A VARIETY OF TEACHING MODALITIES, INCLUDING LIVE EVENTS, JOURNAL CLUBS, WEBINARS, PODCASTS, AND ONLINE LEARNING.
- #2 $4.64MJOURNALS - ATS PUBLISHES THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE (AJRCCM), THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (AJRCMB), THE ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY, INC. (ANNALS ATS), AND ATS SCHOLAR.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
ATS Ed+
Online learning platform offering self-paced continuing medical education (CME) and maintenance of certification (MOC) opportunities for clinicians and researchers.
ATS International Conference
Annual global conference bringing together over 14,000 professionals in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine for scientific exchange, continuing medical education, and networking.
ATS Journals
Publication of four peer-reviewed scientific journals: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (AJRCCM), American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology (AJRCMB), Annals of the American Thoracic Society, and ATS Scholar, covering research and education in respiratory, critical care, and sleep medicine.
Assemblies and Sections
14 specialty-focused Assemblies and 3 Sections that facilitate collaboration, education, and policy development among members with shared interests in specific areas of respiratory health.
MECOR Program
Structured multi-level training program that builds research capacity in low- and middle-income countries, offering three levels of instruction in clinical research methods, statistics, data analysis, and manuscript preparation with mentorship and in-person training components.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Medical Professional Education & Training 2 activities
- Providing professional education through live and digital platformsOffers educational programs for pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals via live events, webinars, podcasts, journal clubs, and online learning. In 2025, produced over 100 webinars with thousands of live attendees, and conducted e-learning activities including mentoring, case-based Quick Hits, early career networking events, and journal clubs reaching tens of thousands of learners.
- Publishing peer-reviewed scientific journalsProvides members access to four scientific research journals: the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (the most-cited journal in its field), American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology, Annals of the American Thoracic Society, and ATS Scholar, covering respiratory, critical care, sleep medicine, and medical education topics.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating for lung health policyConducts advocacy for lung health and provides members with regular updates from its Washington, D.C. team on policy issues and engagement opportunities.
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Medical Research & Education Dissemination 1 activity
- Developing and updating clinical and policy guidance documentsCreates and updates ATS Statements and Position Papers to guide clinical practice and public health policy in respiratory and critical care medicine.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding research in respiratory and critical care medicineFunds research in basic, translational, and clinical science; pediatric and adult medicine; and patient-oriented and public health topics through grant opportunities.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Supporting professional community through structured membership assembliesOffers a structured assembly membership model allowing members to join one primary and up to two secondary assemblies based on specialty interests, and to participate in an unlimited number of specialized sections within assemblies.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Delivering clinical research training in low- and middle-income countriesProvides training in epidemiological, clinical, and operations research through the MECOR program across Africa, China, India, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Turkiye. The program includes a three-level curriculum covering research design, statistical methods, data analysis, manuscript writing, and grant writing, delivered via a flipped classroom model, five-day in-person sessions with mentorship, and multi-year support. Since 1994, has trained over 2,500 alumni, primarily in low- and middle-income countries.
- Organizing the ATS International ConferenceProvides discounted access to the ATS International Conference, a multi-day event attended by 14,000 professionals in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$40.24M
Contributions & grants$7.77M19%
Program service revenue$30.64M76%
Investment income$685K2%
Other revenue$1.15M
expenses
Total expenses$38.60M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$15.15M
Grants paid out$1.26M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$82.36M
Cash$21.80M
Investments$37.47M
Liabilities$36.64M
Net assets$45.72M
Liquid reserves18.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 16
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| KAREN J COLLISHAW MPP CAE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $578K |
| KEVIN WILSON | CHIEF, DOCUMENTS & PATIENT EDUCATION | 40 | $363K |
| MICHELLE TURENNE | CHIEF, STRATEGIC ALLIANCES AND DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $306K |
| CARRIE SMITH | CHIEF, LEARNING | 40 | $305K |
| GARY EWART | CHIEF, ADVOCACY & GOVERNMENT | 40 | $297K |
| PATRICIA HUIE | CHIEF, FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $293K |
| DIANE GERN | CHIEF, JOURNALS | 40 | $256K |
| SHANE MCDERMOTT | SENIOR DIRECTOR, ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM | 40 | $230K |
| KEVIN TUERFF | MANAGING DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING | 40 | $230K |
| IRINA PETRACHE MD ATSF | PRESIDENT | 4 | $171K |
| JESSE ROMAN MD ATSF | TREASURER | 3 | $104K |
| RENDA SOYLEMEZ WIENER MD MPH ATSF | CHAIR, ASSEMBLY ON BSHSR UNTIL MAY | 2 | $89K |
| RAED DWEIK MD MBA ATSF | PRESIDENT-ELECT | 3 | $68K |
| M PATRICIA RIVERA MD ATSF | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 2 | $66K |
| DEBRA M BOYER MD MPHE | CHAIR, ICC | 3 | $23K |
| VALERIE G PRESS MD MPH ATSF | CHAIR, ASSEMBLY ON BSHSR FROM MAY | 2 | $3K |
board members · 9
- ALISON K BAUER PHD ATSF — CHAIR, ASSEMBLY ON EOPH
- ANGELA ROGERS MD MPH ATSF — CHAIR, ASSEMBLY ON AII
- C TERRI HOUGH MD MSC ATSF — CHAIR, ASSEMBLY ON CC
- CHARLES S DELA CRUZ MD PHD ATSF — CHAIR, ASSEMBLY ON PI-TB UNTIL MAY
- CHRISTOPHER G SLATORE MD MS — CHAIR, ASSEMBLY ON TO
- DONNA APPELL RN — PAR CHAIR
- ELIZABETH F REDENTE PHD ATSF — CHAIR, ASSEMBLY ON RCMB FROM MAY
- ENID NEPTUNE MD ATSF — CHAIR, ASSEMBLY ON RCMB UNTIL MAY
- GREGORY P DOWNEY MD ATSF — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT UNTIL MAY
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- AKH, Inc. Partner — Collaborated with AKH, Inc. to develop and implement four multimodal continuing education activities designated for multiple types of continuing education credit.
- ATS DocMatter Community Network — Online peer network for ATS members to collaborate on clinical and research topics.
- Cristina Braz Partner — Managing director of Membership Engagement and Global Health involved in MECOR program leadership.
- Daniel Cwirka Partner — ATS senior manager of Global Health involved in MECOR program management.
- Section on Genetics & Genomics Network — Section housed under the Allergy, Immunology and Inflammation Assembly focusing on omics technologies in respiratory medicine.
- Section on Medical Education Network — Section housed under the Behavioral Science and Health Services Research Assembly dedicated to developing and sharing educational strategies.
- Section on Terrorism & Inhalation Disasters Network — Section housed under the Environmental, Occupational and Population Health Assembly focused on disaster preparedness and research.
- Washington, D.C. team Government — Team based in Washington, D.C. providing advocacy updates and policy engagement opportunities related to lung health.
strategies · 4
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.
- Flipped Classroom with Mentorship for Clinical Research Trainingmethodology: flipped_classroom_with_mentorshipBy combining pre-learning with intensive in-person mentorship and interactive sessions, we enhance skill retention and practical application in clinical research training, because guided experiential learning deepens understanding more than passive instruction alone.
- Integrated Research-Clinical-Public Health Approachmethodology: integrated research-clinical-public health approachBy aligning research, clinical care, and public health initiatives, we accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into equitable respiratory health improvements, because integrated systems close the gap between innovation and population-level impact.
- Local Research Capacity Building in LMICsmethodology: local_research_capacity_buildingBy training and empowering local health professionals in low- and middle-income countries to lead lung health research, we produce sustainable, contextually relevant advancements in respiratory health, because locally driven research ensures long-term ownership and cultural appropriateness of solutions.
- Multimodal Medical Education Deliverymethodology: multimodal_medical_educationBy delivering education through live events, webinars, podcasts, journal clubs, and online platforms, we increase reach and engagement among diverse healthcare professionals, because varied formats meet learners where they are and accommodate different preferences and practice settings.