irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.09MMember Services, Annual Meeting, Publications,Geriatrics Co-ManagementThe AGS undertakes a wide range of activities under its strategic priorities which guide how we advance our mission. These include offering an Annual Scientific Meeting, publishing journals (including our flagship Journal of the American Geriatrics Society), and other services in support of our members.
- #2 $883KPublic Affairs, Outreach, and EducationAGS vision for the future is that we are all able to contribute to our communities and maintain our health, safety, and independence as we age. In service of achieving that vision, the AGS educates its members, elected officials, and the public about how federal policy can support us to age with health and remain active in our communities. Please see Schedule O for more information.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Scientific Meeting
Major educational conference for geriatric health professionals featuring research presentations, clinical updates, and policy discussions
Geriatrics Cultural Navigator
Training resource to improve culturally competent care for diverse older adult populations
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS)
Flagship peer-reviewed journal publishing research on geriatric medicine, aging, and healthcare disparities
Public Policy Advocacy
Engages federal agencies and Congress on policy issues affecting older adults, including Medicare, telehealth, and ageism in healthcare
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Advancing Geroscience Research and Translation 2 activities
- Enhance geriatrics workforce capacity through national programs and toolkitsImplements an R25 grant to address training gaps in multiple chronic conditions research, creates the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program Coordinating Center to support GWEP sites, and co-develops practical resources such as benchmarking studies, toolkits, and webinars to strengthen the business case for geriatrics.
- Host and disseminate scientific conferences and research meetingsConvenes scientific conferences on emerging issues in aging and geriatrics, including sustained funding from the National Institute on Aging to support these events. These include planning and hosting annual and specialized meetings focused on advancing research in areas such as multiple chronic conditions in older adults.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for public policies supporting healthy agingEngages in policy advocacy by submitting comments on federal payment rules (IPPS, SNF PPS, IRF PPS), publishing position statements on telehealth access, and responding to federal agencies like AHRQ on systemic ageism to influence equitable health policies for older adults.
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Elder Care Financial Support 1 activity
- Deliver public health education for older adults and caregiversProvides reliable, expert-authored health information to the public through HealthinAging.org, a resource platform designed for older adults and their caregivers seeking guidance on healthy aging and medical conditions.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Enforce conduct standards for professional events and communitiesImplements and enforces a code of conduct for all participants in AGS-sponsored online communities and in-person or virtual events, including the Annual Scientific Meeting, webinars, and workshops, to ensure respectful and inclusive environments.
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Long-Term Care Advocacy & Provider Support 1 activity
- Maintain state affiliate chapters and professional networksEstablishes and supports state-level affiliate chapters across multiple U.S. states and regions to foster local engagement, collaboration, and dissemination of geriatrics expertise among health professionals.
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Palliative and End-of-Life Care Education 1 activity
- Provide continuing education and professional development for geriatric health professionalsOffers on-demand access to sessions from the AGS Annual Meeting, conducts seminars and training courses on current medical issues in older adult care, and hosts educational webinars on topics such as ageism in medicine to support clinician learning and practice improvement.
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Medical Research & Education Dissemination 1 activity
- Publish scholarly journals and clinical resourcesProduces and distributes peer-reviewed publications including the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, co-publishes nursing and long-term care journals, and publishes authoritative clinical guides such as Geriatrics At Your Fingertips in print, digital, and app formats.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Recognize excellence in geriatrics research, clinical care, and leadershipAnnually honors researchers, clinicians, educators, and emerging professionals through awards such as the New Investigator Awards, Arti Hurria Memorial Award, recognition for Choosing Wisely® leadership, and awards for outstanding student and junior faculty research contributions presented at the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Support early career professionals through leadership training and travel fundingOffers a virtual leadership curriculum for early career professionals, provides travel stipends for trainees attending the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting, and co-leads a national leadership development program with Tideswell at UCSF and ADGAP to build skills in clinical care, research, policy, and education.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conduct research on diversity, equity, and inclusion in agingConducts scoping reviews and publishes analyses on disparities in geriatric research and care, including disparities in orthopedic surgery, cancer outcomes, and emergency medicine, while launching publication series and issuing author guidance to promote equitable representation in aging science.
- Fund initiatives to improve adult vaccination ratesFunds and supports efforts to increase adult immunization uptake through a subaward under a CMSS-CDC contract, financing activities carried out by partners to expand vaccine access and education.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.94M
Contributions & grants$5.00M50%
Program service revenue$4.56M46%
Investment income$369K4%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$7.63M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$3.10M
Grants paid out$2.03M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.73M
Cash$554K
Investments$11.48M
Liabilities$2.87M
Net assets$11.86M
Liquid reserves18.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Lundebjerg MPA | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $396K |
| Elvira Ickowicz | COO | 40 | $247K |
| Linda Saunders | Associate VP | 40 | $202K |
| Alanna Goldstein | Assistant VP | 40 | $138K |
| Ashley Morris Flaherty | Assistant VP M.S | 40 | $129K |
| Marianna Drootin | Director, ADGAP | 40 | $110K |
| Ramona Rhodes MD MPH MSCS | Director/Treas. | 1 | $8K |
| Eric Widera MD | EX OFFICIOR | 1 | $5K |
| George Kuchel MD | EX OFFICIOR | 1 | $1K |
board members · 9
- Caroline Vitale MD AGSF — Director
- Heather Whitson MD AGSF — Director
- Jan Busby-Whitehead MD AGSF — EX OFFICIOR
- Joseph Ouslander MD AGSF — EX OFFICIOR
- Lisa Miura MD BSN FACP — Director
- Marie Boltz GNP-BC PhD FAAN — Director
- Megan Young MD — Director
- Neil Resnick MD AGSF — Director
- Reena Karani MD MHPE FACP — Director
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- AGING Initiative Partner — Co-recipient of the 2024 five-year R13 grant to support conferences on multiple chronic conditions in older adults
- AGS Annual Scientific Meeting Network — Hosts and operates the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting as a key professional gathering.
- AGS Health in Aging Foundation Partner — Collaborates to provide travel stipends for trainees and public education through HealthinAging.org.
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Government — Provided formal response to AHRQ’s request for information on ageism in health care.
- Alzheimer’s Association Partner — Provided expert comments on clinical practice guidelines for use of blood-based biomarkers and cognitive tests in Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
- American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Partner — Provided feedback on proposed board certification pilots for exceptional candidates and internationally trained physicians.
- American College of Emergency Physicians Partner — Collaborates with AGS in the Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative to improve emergency care for older adults.
- Association of Geriatric Academic Programs Partner — Collaborates with AGS on the Emerging Leaders in Aging Program and the Making the Business Case for Geriatrics initiative.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Government — Submitted multiple comment letters to CMS on Medicare payment policies and clinical decision-making for unrepresented older adults.
- Cheryl P., MD Partner — Individual healthcare professional affiliated with AGS who endorses its mission and role in advancing quality care for older adults.
- Congress Government — Advocates to members of Congress for funding and reauthorization of GWEPs and GACAs.
- Council of Medical Specialty Societies Partner — Collaborates with AGS on a CDC-funded initiative to improve adult immunization rates.
- Department of Labor (DOL) Government — Submitted comments on proposed rule applying Fair Labor Standards Act to domestic service workers.
- Emergency Nurses Association Partner — Participates with AGS in the Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative.
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Government — Submitted comments on FDA draft guidance documents regarding collection of race and ethnicity data in clinical trials and diversity action plans.
- Health in Aging Foundation Partner — Co-presents the New Investigator Awards to recognize early-career researchers in geriatrics.
- Leaders of Aging Organizations Coalition — AGS is a founding member of this coalition formed in 2014 to reframe public understanding of aging and improve health and care for older adults.
- National Institute on Aging Government — Funding and program partner for the AGS/NIA Conference Series and the AGS/AGING LEARNING Collaborative R25 grant.
- National Institute on Aging Government — Sustained funder of the AGS/NIA Conference Series through the R13 grant program
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Government — Responded to NIH requests for input on artificial intelligence strategy and peer review criteria for research grants; advocated for increased aging research funding.
- Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Partner — Submitted a topic nomination for a systematic review on biomarker performance in Alzheimer’s disease across diverse populations.
- Phairify Partner — Partner organization in the longitudinal benchmarking study under the Making the Business Case for Geriatrics initiative.
- Senate HELP Committee Government — Provided recommendations to address the healthcare workforce crisis.
- Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Partner — Participates with AGS in the Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative.
- The Gary and Mary West Health Institute Partner — Co-launched the Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative with The John A. Hartford Foundation.
- The John A. Hartford Foundation Funder — Funds the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program Coordinating Center and co-launched the Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative.
- Tideswell at UCSF Partner — Co-leads the Emerging Leaders in Aging Program with AGS and ADGAP.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Government — Submitted letter on the Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report for Older Adults.
- Wiley Partner — Publishing partner for the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
- Wiley Online Library Partner — Hosts the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society and manages permissions for its content
strategies · 5
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.
- Equity-Centered Systems Transformationmethodology: equity-centered health systems transformationBy integrating anti-discrimination principles and equity across clinical practice, research, and policy, we eliminate systemic biases such as ageism, racism, and ableism because structural change is necessary to achieve just and effective healthcare for older adults.
- Geriatrics Integration Across Medical Specialtiesmethodology: interdisciplinary_integration_of_geriatricsBy infusing geriatrics principles into education and practice across all medical specialties, we improve care for older adults because widespread, interdisciplinary adoption ensures more providers deliver age-appropriate, high-quality care.
- Interprofessional Team Care for Whole-Person Outcomesmethodology: interprofessional_team_careBy using interprofessional teams and prioritizing personal care goals, we improve health outcomes for older adults with serious illness because a holistic, team-based approach better addresses the complex needs of aging patients.
- Policy Advocacy for Systemic Aging Reformmethodology: policy_advocacy_for_aging_populationsBy engaging in public policy advocacy and education targeting lawmakers and professionals, we drive structural reforms that support healthy aging and independence because sustainable improvements in care require changes in law and funding priorities.
- Research-Driven Advancement of Geriatrics Knowledgemethodology: research-driven knowledge expansionBy prioritizing and disseminating high-impact clinical and health services research, especially on multiple chronic conditions, we improve health outcomes for older adults because evidence-based innovation strengthens both practice and policy.