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PULMONARY PATHOLOGY SOCIETY INC

Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 271622118 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE H43 · Medical Research · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.pulmonarypath.org
revenue
$227K
expenses
$156K
net assets
$391K
employees
0
volunteers
18
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

The society provides educational resources to pathologists and other medical care professionals who provide care to patients with lung diseases

profile · synthesized from sources

The Pulmonary Pathology Society (PPS) is a professional organization for pathologists and medical professionals specializing in lung diseases. Established in 1995, it provides educational resources, organizes scientific meetings, and fosters collaboration among its members. The society also offers awards for trainees in pulmonary pathology.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $5K
    Hosted virtual meeting
  2. #2 $4K
    Awards
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Biennial Meeting
Scientific meeting held every two years, featuring presentations and discussions on pulmonary pathology.
Case of the Month
Online educational resource presenting clinical cases in pulmonary pathology with quizzes and discussions.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Award recognizing significant contributions to the field of pulmonary pathology.
Trainee Travel Award
Award provided to trainees for the best abstract presentation on a topic in pulmonary pathology at the USCAP Annual Meeting.
USCAP Companion Meeting
Annual meeting held in conjunction with the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) Annual Meeting, featuring scientific sessions and a business meeting.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Case-Based Medical Education Publishing 7 activities
    • Co-sponsors journal club and publishes case studies
      Co-sponsors a Journal Club with Mayo Clinic to disseminate advances in pulmonary pathology and publishes monthly journal club summaries and case studies, including rare diagnoses and detailed analyses of clinical, radiological, and histopathological findings.
    • Provides continuing medical education in pulmonary pathology
      Offers continuing medical education focused on pulmonary, pleural, and mediastinal pathology through case-based learning, including a monthly Case of the Month and participation in international pathology congresses.
    • Providing continuing medical education
      Provides continuing medical education in pulmonary, pleural, and mediastinal pathology, and offers a Case of the Month feature to help pathologists broaden their diagnostic skills.
    • Providing continuing medical education and diagnostic skill development
      Provides continuing medical education in pulmonary, pleural, and mediastinal pathology and offers a Case of the Month feature to help pathologists broaden their diagnostic skills.
    • Providing continuing medical education and diagnostic skill development
      Provides continuing medical education in pulmonary, pleural, and mediastinal pathology and offers a Case of the Month feature to help pathologists broaden their diagnostic skills.
    • Publishing monthly case studies and journal club summaries
      Publishes a monthly case of the month featuring detailed clinical, radiological, and histopathological analysis of pulmonary pathology specimens, including imaging, gross findings, and immunohistochemical results, and co-sponsors a Journal Club with Mayo Clinic to disseminate advances in pulmonary pathology.
    • Publishing monthly case studies and journal club summaries
      Publishes a monthly case of the month featuring detailed clinical, radiological, and histopathological analysis of pulmonary pathology specimens, including imaging, gross findings, and immunohistochemical results, and co-sponsors a Journal Club with Mayo Clinic to disseminate advances in pulmonary pathology.
  • Committee & Forum Management 4 activities
    • Manages organizational governance through standing committees
      Operates multiple standing committees including the Nominating Committee, Program Committee, Digital Content Committee, and Membership Committee to manage leadership selection, event planning, online resources, and membership activities.
    • Managing internal committees
      Maintains various committees including a Nominating Committee for leadership selection, a Program Committee for organizing events, a Digital Content Committee for online resources, a Membership Committee for membership activities, an Asian Outreach Subcommittee, and a Trainee Participation Subcommittee.
    • Operating committees for governance, membership, and outreach
      Maintains various committees including a Nominating Committee for leadership selection, a Program Committee for event organization, a Digital Content Committee for online resources, a Membership Committee for membership activities, an Asian Outreach Subcommittee, and a Trainee Participation Subcommittee.
    • Operating internal committees for governance and outreach
      Maintains various committees including a Nominating Committee for leadership selection, a Program Committee for event organization, a Digital Content Committee for online resources, a Membership Committee for membership activities, an Asian Outreach Subcommittee for engagement in Asia, and a Trainee Participation Subcommittee to involve and support trainees.
  • Educator and Professional Recognition Awards 4 activities
    • Recognizes contributions through awards and honors
      Administers an Awards Committee and presents the Lifetime Achievement Award, established in 2003, to individuals for their contributions to pulmonary pathology, including recipients such as Kevin Leslie (2022) and Jeffrey Myers (2024). Also awards the best trainee abstract at the USCAP meeting and provides trainee travel support since 1998.
    • Recognizing contributions in pulmonary pathology
      Operates an Awards Committee to recognize contributions in pulmonary pathology, including awarding the Lifetime Achievement Award to individuals like Kevin Leslie, MD in 2022 and Dr. Jeffrey Myers in 2024, and providing an award for the best abstract presentation in pulmonary pathology by a trainee at the USCAP Annual Meeting.
    • Recognizing contributions in pulmonary pathology
      Awards the Lifetime Achievement Award to individuals for their contributions to pulmonary pathology, and provides an award for the best abstract presentation in pulmonary pathology by a trainee at the USCAP Annual Meeting, including a trainee travel award since 1998.
    • Recognizing contributions in pulmonary pathology through awards
      Operates an Awards Committee to recognize contributions in pulmonary pathology, including a Lifetime Achievement Award established in 2003, and provides an award for the best abstract presentation in pulmonary pathology by a trainee at the USCAP Annual Meeting, with a trainee travel award added in 1998.
  • Medical Specialty Educational Meetings 3 activities
    • Organizing and hosting biennial meetings and international sessions
      Organizes and holds biennial meetings since 1999, including locations in North America and Europe, and has organized or participated in organizing pulmonary pathology sessions at every International Academy of Pathology Congress since 1998.
    • Organizing and hosting meetings and events
      Organizes and holds biennial meetings since 1999, including locations in North America and Europe, and holds an annual Companion Meeting at the USCAP Annual Meeting, which includes a Council meeting and a Business Meeting. The organization also organizes or participates in organizing pulmonary pathology sessions at every International Academy of Pathology Congress since 1998.
    • Organizing sessions at international congresses
      Organized or participated in organizing pulmonary pathology sessions at every International Academy of Pathology Congress since 1998.
  • Regular Governance and Member Meetings 2 activities
    • Holding annual companion meetings
      Holds an annual Companion Meeting at the USCAP Annual Meeting, which includes a Council meeting and a Business Meeting.
    • Holding annual companion meetings
      Holds an annual Companion Meeting at the USCAP Annual Meeting, which includes a Council meeting and a Business Meeting.
  • Global Pathology Education & Research Support 1 activity
    • Supports trainees and international outreach
      Maintains a Trainee Participation Subcommittee to support trainees in the field and operates an Asian Outreach Subcommittee to engage pathology professionals in Asia.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Hosts biennial and annual meetings for professional exchange
      Organizes biennial meetings, such as the 2024 event in New York City, and holds an annual Companion Meeting at the USCAP Annual Meeting featuring a Council and Business Meeting. The society has held biennial meetings since 1999 in North America and Europe.
    • Organizing and hosting biennial meetings
      Organizes and holds biennial meetings since 1999, including locations in North America and Europe, such as the biannual meeting hosted in New York City in 2024.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$227K
Contributions & grants$73K32%
Program service revenue$154K68%
Investment income$1450%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$156K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$391K
Cash$391K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$391K
Liquid reserves30.1 mo
1 years on record · 2022–2022
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) Partner — Experimented with outside oversight by becoming a Guest Society and then Division of ASIP from 2004 to 2009.
  • College of American Pathologists (CAP) Partner — Began collaborations with CAP in 2007 and became an Allied Society of the CAP.
  • Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for community engagement and information sharing.
  • Foundation for the Advancement of Education in the Sciences (FAES) Partner — The principal office of the PPS Corporation was located with FAES in Bethesda, and a contract was signed in 1998.
  • International Academy of Pathology Partner — The PPS has organized or participated in organizing pulmonary pathology sessions at every IAP Congress since 1998.
  • Mayo Clinic Partner — Co-sponsors the Journal Club on the latest advances in pulmonary pathology.
  • New York University Partner — Provided local staff support for the 2024 biannual meeting in New York City.
  • Papanicolaou Society Partner — Held a joint Companion Meeting with the PPS in 1998.
  • Twitter Partner — Social media platform used for public communication and outreach.
  • United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) Partner — Played a vital role in the establishment of the PPS and recognized the PPS as a Companion Society in 1995. The PPS holds an annual Companion Meeting at the USCAP Annual Meeting.
  • Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Partner — Collaborates with the Pulmonary Pathology Society on case contributions and diagnostic education.