American Brachytherapy Society

Organization Overview

American Brachytherapy Society is located in Reston, VA. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Brachytherapy Society is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, American Brachytherapy Society generated $651.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $634.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SERVE ITS MEMBERS BY ADVANCING THE FIELD OF BRACHYTHERAPY, BY PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE, AND BY REPRESENTING BRACHYTHERAPY SPECIALISTS AND THEIR PATIENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ANNUAL CONFERENCE: DESIGNED TO ADVANCE RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF BRACHYTHERAPY.ANNUAL MEETING LEARNING OBJECTIVES:1. DISCUSS ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING INDICATIONS FOR BRACHYTHERAPY TREATMENT FOR CANCER2. REVIEW TECHNICAL APPROACHES FOR BRACHYTHERAPY SOURCE AND APPLICATOR INSERTION3. REVIEW THE CURRENT AMERICAN BRACHYTHERAPY SOCIETY'S GUIDELINES FOR BRACHYTHERAPY AND THE LITERATURE SUPPORTING THESE MODALITIES, CONTROVERSIES, AVAILABLE METHODS AND TOXICITIES4. UNDERSTAND NEW IMAGING MODALITIES AND HOW THESE CAN IMPACT BRACHYTHERAPY PROCEDURES AND TREATMENT PLANNING5. DESCRIBE THE POTENTIAL ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN A MODERN BRACHYTHERAPY PRACTICE6. LEARN ABOUT STRATEGIES FOR INCORPORATING PEER REVIEW INTO A BRACHYTHERAPY PRACTICE7. UNDERSTAND THE CHANGING HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT AND HOW IT WILL IMPACT REIMBURSEMENT FOR BRACHYTHERAPY8. OBTAIN KNOWLEDGE AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN ANATOMY AND ORGAN SEGMENTATION IN BOTH PROSTATE AND GYNECOLOGIC CARCINOMA AS WELL AS APPLICATION OF BRACHYTHERAPY FOR SKIN CANCERS9. LEARN ABOUT THE CURRENT CAPABILITIES OF BRACHYTHERAPY TREATMENT PLANNING SYSTEMS.10. UNDERSTAND MODERN BRACHYTHERAPY TREATMENT DEVICES AND HOW THESE CAN IMPACT PATIENT CARE.11. UNDERSTAND THE CURRENT DATA REGARDING DIFFERENT FRACTIONATION SCHEDULES AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS OF DIFFERENT APPROACHES


SCHOOL PROGRAM'S VISION: TO INCREASE PATIENT ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY PROSTATE BRACHYTHERAPYGOALS:- TO IMPROVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF HDR/LDR BRACHYTHERAPY- TO FACILITATE A MORE RAPID TRANSITION FROM EDUCATION TO PRACTICE IMPLEMENTATION- TO ENSURE HIGH QUALITY BRACHYTHERAPY DELIVERY- TO COMMUNICATE THE VALUE OF BRACHYTHERAPY


JOURNAL AND NEWSLETTER: JOINING THE ABS OFFERS RADIATION ONCOLOGISTS, MEDICAL PHYSICISTS, DOSIMETRISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS ACCESS TO COLLEAGUES FOR NETWORKING, RESEARCH UPDATES, AND ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE MANY SUBSPECIALTY AREAS OF BRACHYTHERAPY (GYN, PROSTATE, BREAST). MEMBERSHIP ALSO INCLUDES:- A SUBSCRIPTION TO BRACHYTHERAPY, THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ABS -- NOW 6 ISSUES PER YEAR- A BI-ANNUAL NEWSLETTER- ACCESS TO THE ABS MEMBERS-ONLY SITE - DISCOUNTS TO ALL ABS EDUCATIONAL EVENTS- NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH LEADING BRACHYTHERAPY PRACTITIONERS - CME AND CAMPEP CREDITS FOR EDUCATIONAL EVENTS - MONTHLY BRACHYBLAST WITH INDUSTRY AND ASSOCIATION NEWS


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ann Klopp MD PHD
President
$0
Peter Rossi MD
President-Elect
$0
Brett Cox
Vice President
$0
Firas Mourtada PHD
Chairman Of The Board
$0
Daniel Petereit MD
Past Chairman Of The Board
$0
Christopher Deufel PHD
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center
Annual Conference
$224,685
Drohan Management Group
Financial & Management Services
$200,570
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,675
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,675
Total Program Service Revenue$596,412
Investment income $11,572
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $41,135
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $216
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $651,017

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Brachytherapy Society has awarded $10,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER

PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP OF MEETING HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER.

$10,000

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Arlington, VA

PURPOSE: LDR PROSTATE BRACHYTHERAPY SIMULATION TRAINING WORKSHOP

$0
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Brachytherapy Society has recieved totaling $40,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: General Nonprofit Support

$40,000
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