THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION (AOA) IS A MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING MORE THAN 168,000 OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (DO) AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL STUDENTS. AS THE PRIMARY CERTIFYING BODY FOR DO AND THE ACCREDITING AGENCY FOR ALL OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL SCHOOLS, THE AOA WORKS TO ACCENTUATE THE DISTINCTIVENESS OF OSTEOPATHIC PRINCIPLES AND THE DIVERSITY OF THE PROFESSION. THE AOA FURTHER, THROUGH THESE ACTIVITIES AND OTHERS, PROMOTES PUBLIC HEALTH, WORKS TO MEET PUBLIC HEALTH NEEDS THROUGH OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND ENCOURAGES SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. IN ADDITION, THE AOA ADVOCATES AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT DO, OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL STUDENTS AND PATIENTS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 45 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $461k
- Bonus
- $24k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $241k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $138k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $63k
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $194k
- Bonus
- $9k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $20k
- Base
- $226k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $880
- Base
- $186k
- Bonus
- $9k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $229k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $192k
- Bonus
- $9k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $6k
- Base
- $191k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $199k
- Bonus
- $9k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $687
- Base
- $184k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $183k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $179k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO - Until 07/23, Ceo, Board Secr. 75th to 90th percentilevs Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines peers in Illinois | $461k | $24k | — | $18k | $526k $583k |
Elect - Until 07/23, President Median to 75th percentilevs Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines peers in Illinois | $241k | — | — | — | $241k $267k |
Affiliate Relation - Until 08/23 Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $138k | — | $63k | $17k | $240k $266k |
SVP Osteopathic Engagement Senior Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $194k | $9k | — | $20k | $237k $263k |
General Counsel Officer (Unspecified) | $226k | $7k | — | $880 | $234k $260k |
VP Strategic Partnerships and Health Init. Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $186k | $9k | — | $24k | $234k $259k |
Until 07/23, Imm. Past President Median to 75th percentilevs Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines peers in Illinois | $229k | — | — | — | $229k $253k |
VP Research Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $192k | $9k | — | $6k | $222k $246k |
VP Information Technology Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $191k | $5k | — | $24k | $220k $244k |
CFO - Until 09/23 75th to 90th percentile | $199k | $9k | — | $687 | $217k $240k |
VP Accreditation Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $184k | $10k | — | $7k | $212k $235k |
SVP Communications and Marketing Senior Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | $183k | $5k | — | $7k | $208k $231k |
VP Membership Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $179k | $8k | — | $8k | $204k $226k |
Editor Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $68k $75k |
Cfo, As of 11/23 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $31k $35k |
Until 07/23, President-elect Below 10th percentilevs Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines peers in Illinois | — | — | — | — | $8k $9k |
Past President Below 10th percentilevs Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines peers in Illinois | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
Trainee Member - As of 07/23 Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
Vice Pres. - Until 07/23, Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $2k $2k |
Past President - Until 07/23 Below 10th percentilevs Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines peers in Illinois | — | — | — | — | $2k $2k |
1st Vice President - As of 07/23 Vice President Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $2k $2k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $2k $2k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $2k $2k |
Phys. in Practice Memb - Until 07/23 Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $2k $2k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $2k $2k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $1k $2k |
Student Advisor - Until 07/23 Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $1k $1k |
In Practice Member - As of 07/23 Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $900 $997 |
Student Member - Until 07/23 Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $750 $831 |
Trainee Member - Until 07/23 Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $750 $831 |
Postdoc. Trainee Adv. - As of 07/23 Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $750 $831 |
In Practice Advisor - Until 07/23 Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $750 $831 |
3rd Vice President - As of 07/23 Vice President Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $250 $277 |
In Practice Advisor - As of 07/23 Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $250 $277 |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for diseases, disorders & medical disciplines organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,393 diseases, disorders & medical disciplines organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 40%
from 2022
From $881k in 2022 to $526k in 2023.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 40% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 8%.
- Key Employee pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
- Senior Vice President pay rose 9% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION received $526,178 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for diseases, disorders & medical disciplines organizations is 10%.
What are AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION reported $35.5M in total revenue and $32.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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