2024-11-14T21:24:51-06:00 2023-12-31 481243147 CHRISTOPHER J CLAIR CPA PA 6409 GLADSTONE DRIVE SHAWNEE KS 66218 990 2023-01-01 582108832 SPECIAL OPERATIONS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION SPEC 9132228659 111 WEST JACKSON BLVD STE 1412 CHICAGO IL 60604 JOHN MACWAN SVP CLIENT ACCOUNTING 9132228659 2024-11-14 1 0 CHRISTOPHER J CLAIR P00218187 9132442521 2024-11-14 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z JOHN DOMINGUEZ 111 WEST JACKSON BLVD STE 1412 CHICAGO IL 60604 1233489 0 X info@specialoperationsmedicine.org X 1994 TN SOMA'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF UNCONVENTIONAL MEDICINE PROVIDERS IN ORDER TO INCREASE SURVIVAL, REDUCE SUFFERING, AND SPEED RECOVERY OF THOSE WHO ARE INJURED OR BECOME ILL DURING SPECIAL OPERATIONS OR TACTICAL MISSIONS. 9 9 0 50 0 0 23998 51908 949200 1157382 1192 9997 5723 8532 980113 1227819 7000 8000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 882796 1040600 889796 1048600 90317 179219 465475 750956 111638 196944 353837 554012 X SOMA'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO ENHANCE THE PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF UNCONVENTIONAL MEDICINE PROVIDERS THROUGH CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS INCLUDING CIVILIAN AND MILITARY PERSONNEL. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY ENHANCING PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS THROUGH CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS MEDICAL PERSONNEL IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AS WELL AS CIVILIAN PERSONNEL. 0 0 766812 964076 SOMA'S MAIN ACTIVITY IS THE PRODUCTION OF AT LEAST ONE MEDICAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD ANNUALLY, WHICH IS TYPICALLY THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS MEDICAL SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLY (SOMSA). THE SOMSA IS FOR ALL MILITARY MEMBERS AND QUALIFIED CIVILIAN PROVIDERS INTERESTED IN SPECIAL OPERATIONS AND TACTICAL MEDICINE AND INVITED GUESTS. SOMA PERIODICALLY ORGANIZES SOMA SYMPOSIUM AROUND THE COUNTRY TO HELP EDUCATE AND CREATE AWARENESS FOR OUR TARGET AUDIENCE. 88378 MEMBERS OF SOMA RECEIVE THE QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS MEDICINE (JSOM). THE JSOM IS A PEER-REVIEW JOURNAL DEDICATED TO ENSURING THE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS MEDICAL PERSONNEL. ONGOING ARTICLE SERIES INCLUDES HUMAN PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION, INJURY PREVENTION, THE WORLD OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS MEDICINE AND TACTICAL MEDICINE PERSPECTIVE. 8000 8000 201838 MEMBERSHIP DUES COLLECTED FOR FUNDING OF PROGRAM ACTIVITIES; OTHER MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE; SALES OF SOMA GEARSCHOLARSHIP PAYMENTS MADE THRU SOMA'S SET ASIDE NET ASSETS FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING 8000 8000 201838 863190 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X KELLEN COMPANY 8476862233 111 WEST JACKSON BLVD STE 1412 CHICAGO IL 60604 X RUSS S KOTWAL IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 TIMOTHY GIBSON CIVILIAN VICE PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 REGAN F LYON SECRETARY/TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN DOMINGUEZ PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 SANDRO HEINRICH AT LARGE MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN STEINBAUGH AT LARGE MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 SEAN KEENAN MILITARY VICE PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTI VERCHININ AT LARGE MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 RICKY DITZEL JR AT LARGE MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KELLEN COMPANY 111 WEST JACKSON BLVD STE 1412 CHICAGO IL 60604 MANAGEMENT SERVICES 269796 VISUAL FX 2575 NORTHWEST PARKWAY ELGIN IL 60124 SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLY 165341 RALEIGH CONVENTION & PERFORMING ARTS COM 500 S SALISBURY ST RALEIGH NC 27601 SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLY 141303 3 51908 51908 SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLY (S 541900 964076 964076 MEMBERSHIP DUES 541900 193306 193306 1157382 9997 9997 14202 5670 8532 8532 1227819 1165914 0 9997 X 8000 8000 269796 134898 134898 1300 1300 181 181 5909 5909 998 998 55201 49165 6036 520644 520644 3317 3317 JOURNAL (JSOM) 69831 69831 BOARD ACTIVITIES 46664 30087 16577 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 32876 31446 1430 COMMITTEES 19119 19119 14764 14764 1048600 863190 185410 0 200055 216921 255645 204196 250 1734 9525 55884 272221 465475 750956 17119 304 94519 196640 111638 196944 X 300478 488553 53359 65459 353837 554012 465475 750956 179219 20956 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 41948 21653 42997 23998 51908 182504 1013128 237190 810071 953923 1165914 4180226 1055076 258843 853068 977921 1217822 4362730 0 0 0 4362730 2576 329 25 1192 9997 14119 3500 1000 4500 2576 329 3525 2192 9997 18619 1057652 259172 856593 980113 1227819 4381349 0.99580 0.99740 0.00420 0.00260 X 0 CHARLES SCHWAB 272221 F 272221 X 1254445 20956 5670 26626 1227819 0 1227819 1054270 5670 5670 1048600 0 1048600 Part X, Line 2: THE ASSOCIATION HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNDER ASC TOPIC 740-10, ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: SOMA GEAR COSTS Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: SOMA GEAR COSTS 1 SCHOLARSHIPS 8 8000 Part I, Line 2: THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE LOOKS FOR SCHOLARSHIP CANDIDATES WITH A STRONG SENSE OF PURPOSE, SERVICE, AND COMMITMENT, WHO INTEND TO CONTINUE SERVING THEIR COMMUNITY AND THEIR COUNTRY. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE PROOF OF ACCEPTANCE/ENROLLMENT IN A HEALTH/MEDICAL PROGRAM AT AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION/UNIVERSITY AND DD-214 DOCUMENTATION OF MILITARY SERVICE. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO SOF-QUALIFIED SOMA MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING FOR TWO YEARS, THAT ARE EITHER ENROLLED OR ACCEPTED IN AN ACCREDITED HEALTH/MEDICAL PROGRAM. IF THE POTENTIAL CANDIDATE MEETS ALL CRITERIA AND SUBMITS THE PROPER DOCUMENTATION THEN THEY ARE APPROVED. THERE IS A REVIEW PROCESS CONDUCTED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3 SOMA CONTRACTED WITH KELLEN COMPANY TO PERFORM THEIR DAILY OPERATIONS. ALL MAJOR DECISIONS REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, GOALS AND ACTIVITIES ARE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 SOMA HAD APPROXIMATELY 1,500 MEMBERS AT THE END OF THE TAX YEAR. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a SOMA MEMBERS HAVE THE POWER TO ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. A DRAFT IS SUBMITTED TO THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY AND THE TREASURER FOR REVIEW. THE TREASURER THEN CONSULTS WITH THE REST OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AS NEEDED. PRIOR TO SENDING THE FINAL VERSION TO THE IRS, A COPY IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c UPON APPOINTMENT, EACH NEW BOARD MEMBER, COMMITTEE CHAIR OR KEY VOLUNTEER COMPLETES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. THE FORMS ARE REVIEWED AND KEPT ON FILE AT THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 SOMA'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part IX, line 24e AMS FEES: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 12525. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12525. MEMBERSHIP EXPENSES: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1600. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1600. MISCELLANEOUS: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 327. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 327. TAXES/ANNUAL REPORT: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 312. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 312. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: NO CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE BOARD'S REVIEW/OVERSIGHT PROCEDURES FOR SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR THAT WERE IN PLACE IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR.