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Society for Transplant Social Workers Inc

Tucson, AZ · EIN 300392616 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.stsw.org
revenue
$126K
expenses
$74K
net assets
$309K
employees
0
volunteers
30
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

Professional Organization STSW was organized as to support health care workers in the very specialized field of transplants

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association supporting transplant social workers through networking, education, and advocacy. Provides a forum for knowledge exchange, professional development, and consensus-building on standards of practice in transplant social work. Recognizes excellence in the field through annual awards and facilitates collaboration among practitioners nationwide.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    STSW offers year round education and resources to its ~500 members, who are in a highly specialized field of health care support.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Conference
Organizes national conferences for transplant social workers featuring presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities
Consensus Project
Develops national standards of practice for transplant social workers through collaborative expert input
Judy Midelfort Award
Recognizes excellence in clinical practice and research by transplant social workers
Lee Suszycki Award
Honors leadership and professional contributions to the field of transplant social work
STSW Forum
Online platform for transplant social workers to exchange knowledge and discuss professional issues
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Transplant Social Work Professional Support 40 activities
    • Administer membership and organizational operations
      Manages organizational membership for transplant social workers, including student, associate, and general membership categories, and oversees by-laws, executive leadership roles, and board governance.
    • Conduct Research and Offer Grants
      Conducts or oversees research and offers research grants to advance the field of transplant social work.
    • Conduct and Support Research
      Conducts or oversees research and offers research grants related to transplant social work.
    • Conduct and promote research to advance practice standards
      Conducts or oversees research to develop standardized tools and competencies, including a comprehensive psychosocial assessment tool and core professional competencies for transplant social workers.
    • Conduct or oversee research
      Conducts or oversees research and offers research grants related to transplant social work.
    • Conducts and supports research in transplant social work
      Conducts or oversees research initiatives and provides research grants to advance knowledge and evidence-based practice in the field of transplant social work.
    • Develop Professional Resources and Tools
      Develops and provides various assessment tools and resources to members, including a comprehensive psychosocial assessment tool and defined core competencies for transplant social workers to standardize professional practice.
    • Develop Professional Resources and Tools
      Develops resources such as a comprehensive psychosocial assessment tool and defines core competencies to standardize professional practice for transplant social workers.
    • Develop professional tools and resources
      Develops and provides various assessment tools, resources, and defined core competencies for transplant social workers to standardize professional practice.
    • Engage in Public Policy
      Engages in public policy work related to transplant social work.
    • Engage in Public Policy Advocacy
      Engages in public policy work to advocate for issues relevant to transplant social workers and patients.
    • Engage in public policy and advocacy
      Conducts public policy work to advocate for issues relevant to transplant social workers and the populations they serve.
    • Engage in public policy work
      Engages in public policy work related to transplant social work.
    • Engages in public policy and advocacy
      Conducts public policy work to advance the role and impact of transplant social workers at the national level.
    • Engages in public policy and advocacy
      Conducts public policy work to advance the role and impact of transplant social workers at the systemic level.
    • Facilitate Mentoring Programs
      Operates a mentoring program to support the professional development of transplant social workers.
    • Facilitate Online Collaboration
      Facilitates an online forum for transplant social workers to exchange questions, ideas, and collaborate on projects and research.
    • Facilitate an online forum
      Facilitates an online forum for transplant social workers to exchange questions, ideas, and collaborate on projects and research, including a member-only website with an organ-specific bulletin board.
    • Facilitate professional networking and peer collaboration
      Operates an online forum and organ-specific bulletin board for transplant social workers to exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, and participate in discussions, accessible to members via a member-only website.
    • Facilitates online collaboration and knowledge exchange
      Provides a member-only website with an organ-specific bulletin board forum and manages an online forum where transplant social workers can exchange questions, ideas, and collaborate on projects and research.
    • Facilitates online collaboration and resource sharing for members
      Provides a member-only website with an organ-specific bulletin board forum and access to assessment tools and resources. Also maintains an online forum for transplant social workers to exchange ideas, collaborate on research, and support professional development.
    • Host an Annual Conference
      Hosts an annual conference featuring presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities for transplant social workers. Members receive a discount on registration fees.
    • Host an Annual Conference
      Hosts an annual conference featuring presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities for transplant social workers. Members receive a discount on registration fees.
    • Host an annual conference
      Hosts an annual conference featuring presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities for transplant social workers. Members receive a discount on registration fees and opportunities for scholarships.
    • Host and manage annual national conference
      Organizes an annual national conference featuring presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities for transplant social workers, including managing abstract submissions, exhibitors, and offering discounted registration to members.
    • Hosts annual national conference for transplant social workers
      Organizes and manages an annual national conference featuring presentations, workshops, networking opportunities, exhibitors, and abstract submissions for transplant social workers. The organization has held five national conferences over a six-year period.
    • Offer Membership Programs
      Manages membership for the organization, offering student, associate, and general memberships to individuals involved in transplant or mechanical circulatory support (MCS) social work.
    • Offer Membership Programs
      Manages various membership types including student, associate, and general memberships for individuals involved in transplant or mechanical circulatory support (MCS) social work, providing access to resources like a newsletter, member-only website, and assessment tools.
    • Offer membership programs
      Offers various membership types including student, associate, and general memberships for individuals involved in transplant or mechanical circulatory support (MCS) social work, providing access to resources and benefits.
    • Offers membership categories and manages organizational governance
      Provides tiered membership options including student, associate, and general membership for individuals in transplant or mechanical circulatory support (MCS) social work. Manages organizational by-laws, board leadership roles, and governance structures including executive officers and committees.
    • Offers membership categories and manages organizational governance
      Provides student, associate, and general membership options for individuals in transplant or mechanical circulatory support (MCS) social work. Manages organizational by-laws, board leadership roles, and executive committee functions to support governance and continuity.
    • Operate a Mentoring Program
      Operates a mentoring program for transplant social workers.
    • Operate a mentoring program
      Operates a mentoring program to support the professional development of transplant social workers.
    • Operate mentorship program for professional growth
      Runs a formal mentoring program to support professional development and guidance for transplant social workers.
    • Operates mentoring and leadership development programs
      Runs a formal mentoring program to support professional development and leadership continuity within the field of transplant social work.
    • Provide Educational and Training Opportunities
      Offers various educational and training opportunities, including conference scholarships, to enhance the skills and knowledge of transplant social workers.
    • Provide professional development and training opportunities
      Offers educational and training opportunities for transplant social workers, including workshops and presentations at conferences, to enhance professional knowledge and practice.
    • Provide resources and tools for professional practice
      Provides members with access to assessment tools, practice resources, and a subscription to the STSW newsletter to support clinical and professional work in transplant and MCS settings.
    • Provides professional development and educational resources
      Offers educational and training opportunities, research grants, conference scholarships, assessment tools, and resources to support professional growth and practice standardization among transplant social workers.
    • Support research and scholarship in transplant social work
      Offers research grants and conference scholarships to support professional development and research initiatives in transplant and mechanical circulatory support social work.
  • Professional Development & Certification Programs 7 activities
    • Manage professional credentialing programs
      Administers and maintains professional credentials for transplant social workers, including the Certified Clinical Transplant Social Worker (CCTSW) and Certified Clinical Social Worker – Mechanical Circulatory Support (CCSW-MCS), and oversees the credentialing committee.
    • Manages professional credentialing for transplant social workers
      Offers and administers specialized credentials including the Certified Clinical Transplant Social Worker (CCTSW), Certified Clinical Social Worker – Mechanical Circulatory Support (CCSW-MCS), and a dual credential. This includes launching the CCTSW credential to recognize specialized knowledge and skills in transplantation.
    • Manages professional credentialing for transplant social workers
      Offers and manages specialized credentials including the Certified Clinical Transplant Social Worker (CCTSW), Certified Clinical Social Worker – Mechanical Circulatory Support (CCSW-MCS), and a dual credential. This includes overseeing the credentialing committee and launching the CCTSW program to recognize specialized expertise.
    • Provide Professional Credentialing
      Manages credentialing for transplant social workers, including the Certified Clinical Transplant Social Worker (CCTSW), Certified Clinical Social Worker – Mechanical Circulatory Support (CCSW-MCS), and a dual credential for both. This includes launching the CCTSW credential to recognize specialized knowledge and skills.
    • Provide Professional Credentialing
      Manages credentialing for transplant social workers, including the Certified Clinical Transplant Social Worker (CCTSW), Certified Clinical Social Worker – Mechanical Circulatory Support (CCSW-MCS), and a dual credential for both, recognizing specialized knowledge and skills.
    • Provide professional credentials
      Provides professional credentials including Certified Clinical Transplant Social Worker (CCTSW), Certified Clinical Social Worker – Mechanical Circulatory Support (CCSW-MCS), and a dual credential for both, recognizing specialized knowledge and skills in transplantation.
    • Provides professional development and educational opportunities
      Offers training, workshops, and educational sessions through the annual conference and other programming. Also operates a mentoring/mentorship program to support professional growth and leadership development among members.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 1 activity
    • Hosts annual national conference for transplant social workers
      Organizes an annual national conference featuring presentations, workshops, networking opportunities, and exhibitor management. The conference includes abstract submissions and offers discounted registration fees for members.
  • Financial Oversight & Compliance Management 1 activity
    • Manage financial and grant-funded programs
      Manages organizational finances, including budgeting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and administration of grant-funded programs such as meal support for transplant patients.
  • Board & Committee Governance 1 activity
    • Manages internal leadership and administrative functions
      Executes organizational leadership through defined officer roles including President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Past President, and Past Treasurer, who manage operations, finances, records, governance, and strategic direction.
  • Research Grantmaking and Support Services 1 activity
    • Supports research and scholarship in transplant social work
      Offers research grants and conference scholarships to support professional advancement. Conducts or oversees research initiatives and contributes to the development of standardized tools and competencies in the field.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Facilitate Member Networking and Collaboration
      Facilitates an online forum for transplant social workers to exchange questions, ideas, and collaborate on projects and research. Members also have access to a member-only website with an organ-specific bulletin board forum.
    • Provides organizational leadership and administrative functions
      The President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Past President, and Past Treasurer perform executive and administrative duties including financial management, recordkeeping, strategic leadership, committee oversight, and governance in accordance with organizational by-laws.
    • Secures funding and manages donation programs
      Operates a donation program to support transplant social work initiatives and has secured external grants, such as the MUSC Grant, to fund services like meals for transplant patients.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$126K
Contributions & grants$117K93%
Program service revenue$8K7%
Investment income$880%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$74K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$309K
Cash$309K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$309K
Liquid reserves49.9 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 21
  • Anne LaFleur — By-Laws Comm Chair
  • Beth Piotrowicz — National Program Co-Chair
  • Colleen Satarino — Research Co-Chair
  • Daniela Matz — Multicultural Issues Comm Chair
  • Dawn Warfield — Secretary
  • Deb Gordon — Historian/Nominating Comm Chair
  • Genevieve Anderson — Exhibitor Chair
  • Heather Langlois — Pediatric Chair
  • Jenifer Espinoza — Past Treasurer
  • Kate Artin — Res Co-Chair
  • Kathy Daley — National Program Co-Chair
  • Katie Newton — Membership Comm Chair
  • Kay Kendall — Nat'l Conf Comm Chair
  • Kelli Swan-Vranish — Liver Member Comm Chair
  • Kristin Malaer — MCS Chair
  • Laura Tushla — Public Policy Chair
  • Laurie McDonald — Past President
  • Laurie Shore — Living Donor Chair
  • Linda Pham — Lung Member Comm Chair
  • Mary Fisher — Technology Comm Chair
  • Nancy Edgington — Kidney/Pancreas Chair
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • American Society for Transplantation Partner — Previously served as a Member-at-Large with the Psychosocial & Ethics Community of Practice.
  • Baystate Medical Center Partner — Employer of Katie Newton, Vice President of STSW Executive Board
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Partner — Employer of Kristen DeVoe, Treasurer of STSW Executive Board
  • HMI Partner — Vendor supporting the annual conference.
  • International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Partner — Collaborates on psychosocial outcomes research in cardiothoracic transplantation.
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital Partner — Employer of Dawn Warfield, Secretary of STSW Executive Board
  • Medical University of South Carolina Partner — Developed a nonprofit, South Carolina Transplant Foundation, and serves as acting CFO and board member.
  • Statlanders Partner — Vendor supporting the annual conference.
  • University of Texas at Austin Partner — Collaborates on patient advocacy and representation of social work through multidisciplinary committees.
  • Vidant Medical Center Partner — Employer of Clifton Hill, President of STSW Executive Board