American Medical Association
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
American Medical Association is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1946, with $546,239,123 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
330 N Wabash Ave Ste 39300, Chicago, IL, 60611 EIN 36-0727175 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$546.2M
▲ 16.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$426.6M
Net assets
$1.2B
Employees
1,376
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for American Medical Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating32 mo reserves · +22% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For American Medical Association: 32 mo reserves · +22% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For American Medical Association: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For American Medical Association: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o.
What they do
The ama is committed to seeking change in the federal and state legislative/regulatory environments to protect the needs of patients and enable physicians to provide optimal care. predominant areas of focus are seeking medicare payment reform; eliminating practice barriers; promoting physician-led team-based care; increasing physician wellness; reducing health care disparities; and advocating for public health measures.
The ama is responsible for the development and sales of medical information books and digital content designed to meet the needs of members, potential members, consumers, and others. this includes medical practice information and ethics texts, current procedural terminology and other medical coding texts, as well as many other relevant topics for the medical profession.
I. improving health outcomes, quality of care and public healthii. accelerating change in medical education. advancing improvements in undergraduate medical education and graduate medical education, health system science.iii. improving professional satisfaction and practice sustainability for physicians in all practice typesiv. professionalism and ethicsv. undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education policy & researchvi. science, research & technologyvii. political educationviii. judicial advocacyix. international medicinex. health policy research & developmentxi. medical practice books and contentxii. strengthening, amplifying, and sustaining ama's work to improving health outcomes and closing disparity gapsxiii. interest group research and support for medical students, residents and fellows; young physicians; women physicians; senior physicians; integrated physician practices; organized medical staff; academic physicians; private practice physicians; international medical graduates; minority affairs; lgbtq+ issues
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $258.5M (FY2013) to $546.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $328.0MNet assets $1.2B
Operating margin
21.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5B
Total liabilities
$328.0M
Net assets
$1.2B
Salaries & benefits
$258.5M
61% of expenses
Board members
21
21 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $546,239,123▲16.6% | $426,572,778▲5.8% | $1,150,755,152▲12.4% | $1,478,782,477▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $468,408,415▲4.9% | $403,258,268▲9.0% | $1,023,426,881▲15.4% | $1,364,147,649▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $446,719,199▼9.4% | $369,917,313▲6.7% | $886,515,809▼0.9% | $1,164,748,719▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $493,147,829▲27.8% | $346,662,619▲2.6% | $894,946,350▲22.3% | $1,238,960,169▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $385,830,202▲5.8% | $337,873,146▼6.5% | $731,991,979▲17.3% | $1,101,274,617▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $364,569,109▲9.7% | $361,234,921▲20.6% | $624,217,761▲13.7% | $996,622,970▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $332,293,652▲4.7% | $299,472,493▲2.9% | $548,806,568▼2.0% | $867,013,110▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $317,414,685▲12.7% | $290,982,716▲6.9% | $559,728,744▲14.4% | $815,542,079▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $281,640,656▼0.9% | $272,273,845▲7.1% | $489,196,704▲8.5% | $722,482,951▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $284,335,281▲8.8% | $254,319,245▲9.5% | $450,973,461▲1.5% | $684,343,310▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $261,368,052▲1.1% | $232,285,315▼12.5% | $444,206,401▼2.2% | $664,330,253▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $258,522,279 | $265,479,260▲18.6% | $454,242,324▲17.9% | $662,412,060▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $223,793,412▼0.9% | $385,392,633▲8.6% | $552,895,154▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $225,933,467▲2.4% | $354,979,807▼1.2% | $502,879,547▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $220,726,500 | $359,454,967 | $494,188,040 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: James L Madara Md — $2,905,096 (0.68% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James L Madara Md | Evp & Ceo | 60 | $2,905,096 |
| Kenneth J Sharigian | Svp & Chief Strategy Officer | 60 | $1,604,676 |
| Jon L Giacomin | Svp & Chief Operating Officer | 60 | $1,429,073 |
| Thomas J Easley | Svp & Chief Mission Officer | 60 | $1,348,994 |
| Denise M Hagerty | Svp & Chief Financial Officer | 60 | $1,055,118 |
| Todd D Unger | Svp & Chief Experience Officer | 60 | $1,038,151 |
| Kirsten Bibbins-domingo Md | Svp & Editor In Chief, Jama Nw | 60 | $1,035,547 |
| Andra Heller | Svp & General Counsel | 60 | $958,295 |
| Lori A Prestesater | Svp Health Solutions | 60 | $940,621 |
| Karen A Maybank Md | Svp & Chief Hlth Equity Officer | 60 | $917,144 |
| Howard C Bauchner Md | Former Svp/editor In Chief, Jama Nw | 0 | $543,875 |
| Jesse M Ehrenfeld Md | President/past President | 27 | $292,910 |
| Bruce A Scott Md | President-elect/president | 25 | $279,413 |
| Michael Suk Md | Chair-elect/chair | 18 | $224,183 |
| Willie Underwood III Md | Chair/past Chair | 23 | $219,915 |
| Bobby Mukkamala Md | Trustee/president-elect | 15 | $176,333 |
| Jack Resneck Jr Md | Past President (thru June 2024) | 19 | $144,980 |
| David H Aizuss Md | Trustee/chair-elect | 10 | $139,315 |
| Sandra Adamson Fryhofer Md | Past Chair/trustee | 15 | $113,622 |
| Lisa Bohman Egbert Md | Hod Speaker | 18 | $96,698 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Silverchair Sci & Comm LLC | Provided It Services | $2,760,060 |
| City Staffing | Provided Staffing Services | $1,616,092 |
| Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP | Provided Professional Services | $1,238,748 |
| Creative Circle LLC | Provided Staffing Services | $1,151,193 |
| Forward Health Group Inc | Provided It Services | $1,148,390 |
Grants received · $198K total
3 grants to American Medical Association totaling $198K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Psychiatric Association | Contribution | 2017 | $25,000 |
| American Psychiatric Association | Contribution | 2016 | $25,000 |
| The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc | Research subaward | 2014 | $147,509 |
Grants made · $7.3M in FY2024
142 grants totaling $7.3M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by American Medical Association →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | Reimagining residency grant | $375,000 |
| Association of Professors of Gynecology & Obstetrics | Reimagining residency grant | $375,000 |
| Morehouse School of Medicine Inc | Health equity advocacy and leadership fellowship | $292,500 |
| Rush University Medical Center | West side united sponsorship | $280,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Reimagining residency grant | $275,000 |
| New York University | Reimagining residency grant | $180,000 |
| University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | Reimagining residency grant | $180,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Reimagining residency grant | $180,000 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | Reimagining residency grant | $180,000 |
| Mainhealth Services | Reimagining residency grant | $180,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Reimagining residency grant | $180,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | Reimagining residency grant | $180,000 |
| Oregon Health Sciences University | Reimagining residency grant | $180,000 |
| American Society of Nephrology Inc | Project firstline: improving infection control capacity for frontline adult care | $131,003 |
| Innovation Development Institute Inc | Matter chicago program | $100,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is American Medical Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Medical Association is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-0727175, based in Chicago, Illinois.
- What is American Medical Association's EIN?
- American Medical Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-0727175.
- How much revenue does American Medical Association report?
- American Medical Association reported $546,239,123 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Medical Association have?
- CharityIndex grades American Medical Association A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does American Medical Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on American Medical Association's latest Form 990 is $2,905,096, paid to James L Madara Md (Evp & Ceo).
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Data for American Medical Association (EIN 36-0727175) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.