ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education

What ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education does

ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2008 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, operating as an alliance with Greenwich Hospital. The foundation focuses on musculoskeletal disorder treatment through three pillars: clinical research, physician and patient education, and community outreach. Its core physical asset is a half-million-dollar Arthroscopy, Surgical Skills and Biomechanical Research Laboratory equipped with a fluoroscopy C-arm x-ray, where ONS-affiliated surgeons conduct research, develop arthroscopic techniques, and host traveling fellowships for surgeons from around the world.

The foundation's program portfolio includes an annual accredited Medical Education Conference attracting 140-150 medical professionals, a Mini-Med School workshop for high school students, a Visiting Observational Shoulder and Sports Fellowship in partnership with Yale University, the ThinkFirst brain and spinal cord injury prevention program, and a suite of free sport-specific injury prevention seminars. Community-facing programs are delivered through partnerships with schools, community centers, the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, and the NFL Alumni Connecticut Chapter.

The foundation operates as a donation-driven nonprofit with no commercial product revenue. Funding comes from individual donations, foundation grants (notably Milton Sender's $300,000 gift in 2011), corporate sponsorships, and annual fundraising events including a golf outing at The Stanwich Club and the PLAY Strong PLAY Safe 5K Run/Walk. All educational programs, community seminars, and the medical conference are offered free of charge to recipients, with costs underwritten by donor support, and all donations are tax-deductible under its 501(c)(3) status.

Name

ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education

Legal name

ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education Inc.

Website

https://onsf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education is a Greenwich, Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds musculoskeletal clinical research, medical education, and community injury-prevention programs through an in-house arthroscopy research lab, annual accredited conference, and donor-supported free community events.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Research and Education Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) & Teaching Hospitals (HLAFAAAA), Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI), Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

Keywords

• Clinical research services
• Medical education programs
• Injury prevention seminars
• Orthopedic research
• Community health outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2008, ONSF relies on donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors. Notable donations include $300,000 from Milton Sender for research lab operations.
2. Golf Outing Fundraising Events: Annual benefit golf outings at The Stanwich Club serve as the primary fundraising vehicle. Events include lunch, tournament, cocktail reception, auctions, and dinner. Cost per player is $1,200, with sponsorship levels ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.
3. 5K Run/Walk Events: Annual PLAY Strong PLAY Safe 5K Run/Walk events with registration fees ($40 adults, $25 students, $15 children ages 8-11, free for children 7 and under) plus sponsor contributions.
4. Medical Education Conference Registration: Accredited medical education conferences for healthcare professionals, offered free of charge due to donor support. Attendees include physicians, nurses, physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education operates a state-of-the-art Arthroscopy, Surgical Skills and Biomechanical Research Laboratory and delivers medical education conferences, fellowships, and community injury-prevention programs. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit allied with Greenwich Hospital, the foundation conducts orthopedic and neurosurgical research and provides free educational services to both medical professionals and the general community.

Product overview

ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education is a Greenwich Hospital Alliance focused on improving standards of excellence for musculoskeletal disorder treatment through clinical research, physician and patient education, and community outreach. The organization operates primarily as a medical research and education foundation rather than a commercial product company. Its core offerings include a state-of-the-art Arthroscopy, Surgical Skills and Biomechanical Research Lab for surgical technique research and training; annual Medical Education Conferences for medical professionals; Mini-Med School programs for high school students; and community Injury Prevention Seminars covering various sports. Additional programs include the ThinkFirst brain/spinal cord injury prevention initiative, the annual PLAY Strong PLAY Safe 5K Run/Walk event, and the Annual Golf Outing as primary fundraising vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arthroscopy, Surgical Skills and Biomechanical Research Lab A state-of-the-art laboratory facility where orthopedic and neurosurgery surgeons conduct research, develop arthroscopic surgical techniques, and teach surgical skills to medical students and visiting surgeons from around the world.
• Medical Education Conference Annual accredited medical education conference for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists, and athletic trainers focusing on orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and neurosurgery topics.
• Mini-Med School Annual hands-on one-week workshop in orthopedics for high school students interested in medicine or STEM programs, featuring physician-led discussions, casting workshops, arthroscopic surgery demonstrations, and ultrasound training.
• Injury Prevention Seminars and Workshops Free sport-specific injury prevention programs for athletes, coaches, parents, and community members covering topics including ACL injury prevention, baseball, golf, running, skiing, cycling, concussion, and racquet sports.
• ThinkFirst Program Brain and spinal cord injury prevention program that educates individuals, community leaders, and youth on safety skills, decision-making, and injury prevention through educational presentations.
• PLAY Strong, PLAY Safe 5K Run/Walk & Expo Annual USATF certified 5K race event promoting physical health and mobility, benefiting orthopedic and neurosurgery education initiatives and community youth sports programs.
• Annual Golf Outing Annual benefit golf outing at The Stanwich Club serving as the primary fundraising vehicle for the organization, supporting clinical research and education initiatives.
• Visiting Observational Shoulder and Sports Fellowship Fellowship program allowing orthopedic surgeons from around the world to receive training on arthroscopic techniques and study sports medicine procedures at the Foundation laboratory.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NFL Alumni Connecticut ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013ONSF partnered with the NFL Alumni CT Chapter to present Youth Sports Concussion Awareness and Prevention programs, including a seminar at Greenwich Library attended by approximately 110 parents, youth coaches, and athletic trainers.
• Greenwich HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008ONSF is a Greenwich Hospital Alliance established in 2008. The partnership enables ONSF to conduct clinical research, provide medical education, and offer community outreach programs in conjunction with Greenwich Hospital facilities including the Noble Conference Center for events.
• Greenwich HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerONSF is described as 'a Greenwich Hospital Alliance' and holds its Medical Education Conference at Greenwich Hospital's Noble Conference Center. Greenwich Hospital also donated a fluoroscopy C-arm x-ray machine to support the research laboratory.
• ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThinkFirst ONSF is a program dedicated to reducing the risk of brain and spinal cord injury through education. ONSF delivers ThinkFirst presentations to youth and community groups including the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich.
• Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center (OGRCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of injury prevention programs including Preventing Throwing Injuries in Kids. OGRCC hosts the annual 5K Run/Walk events and provided facilities for seminars.
• Waveny Care NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaveny Care Network co-sponsored the Parenting a Healthy Dancer workshop and hosted the Paddle Tennis Injury Prevention seminar at The Village at Waveny Care Center.
• The Ballet School of StamfordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeamed up with ONSF to present the Parenting a Healthy Dancer injury prevention workshop for parents of dancers.
• Yale UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerONSF partnered with Yale University's fellowship program to provide training to orthopedic surgeons seeking expertise in shoulder and elbow surgery.
• Pacific Swim Bike RunminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPacific Swim Bike Run of Stamford provided auction items for ONSF events and offers private classes, individualized training sessions, bike fittings, and nutritional consultations for triathletes.
• TARGETRAININGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTARGETRAINING Tri & Cycle Bike & Tri Shop provided auction items and is a comprehensive resource for cyclists and triathletes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA): AANA is a professional society dedicated to advancing the field of arthroscopic surgery through education, training, and research — directly comparable to ONSF's arthroscopy training, fellowships, and surgeon education programs.
• American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM): AOSSM leads orthopedic sports medicine research, education, and CME for physicians and athletic trainers — closely comparable to ONSF's sports-medicine-focused conference, research lab, and injury prevention programming.
• Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA): POSNA advances pediatric orthopedic care through research grants, education, and meetings; comparable in being a nonprofit society combining musculoskeletal research funding with clinician education.
• Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF): OREF funds orthopedic research and education through grants and awards, sharing ONSF's nonprofit model of channeling donations into musculoskeletal research and physician training.

Others

• National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA): NATA educates and certifies athletic trainers — a key attendee segment at ONSF's conference — and conducts sports injury prevention outreach that overlaps with ONSF's community programming.
• ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation: ThinkFirst is ONSF's injury prevention program partner delivering brain and spinal cord injury education; comparable in mission (injury prevention through community education) but operates nationally rather than via a regional foundation.

Broad incumbents

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS): AAOS is the largest U.S. orthopedic professional society offering accredited CME, research grants, and fellowships — a broad incumbent that competes for surgeon attention and sponsorship in the same CME category as ONSF.
• Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS): ONS is the parent physician practice group that founded and staffs the Foundation; comparable as the clinical-care counterpart that generates the surgical expertise and research faculty feeding ONSF's lab and fellowship programs.
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM): ACSM is a large sports medicine and exercise science organization offering research funding, CME, and injury prevention resources that overlap with ONSF's sports medicine education and community outreach scope.
• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): HSS is a specialty teaching hospital and major center for orthopedic research and education; it operates the same research-CME-clinical model at substantially greater scale than ONSF.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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