American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Advance the practice, research and education of physicians in the field of palliative medicine.
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine at a glance
In short: American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine gave $40K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- +122.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,000
- +122.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $12,569,225
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Next open deadline
- July 1, 2027 (AAHPM Next Gen Scholars for Equity in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Program)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
AAHPM Leadership Scholarship
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
AAHPM Next Gen Scholars for Equity in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Program
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~July
Based on past cycles
Who American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $140K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Ho Chiang Grant | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,569,225 | $9,100,464 | $8,845,214 | $40,000 | 1 | $259,097 |
| 2023 | $10,965,456 | $7,696,665 | $7,982,278 | $18,000 | 1 | $171,199 |
| 2022 | $11,271,936 | $8,258,274 | $7,115,668 | $40,000 | 1 | $312,314 |
| 2021 | $11,447,718 | $10,636,377 | $7,586,775 | $50,000 | 1 | $180,655 |
| 2020 | $8,859,957 | $7,915,549 | $10,340,444 | $140,000 | 2 | $218,093 |
About American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Based on IRS filings
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine is a public charity, based in Schaumburg, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K. Net investment income was $259K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine is led by Vicki A. Jackson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vicki A. Jackson
President
Secretary → President-Elect, 2023
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2024)
Wendy-Jo Toyama
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
33 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Smith
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
33 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura J. Morrison
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lynn McPherson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachelle Bernacki
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael David Barnett
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alvin L. Reaves III
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Buckholz
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Gomez
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacie Levine
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dio Kavalieratos
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Wiesenthal
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bethany Cox Snider
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher A. Jones
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Ragsdale
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Rodgers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Yang
Past President
President-Elect → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Arif Kamal
President-Elect
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elise C. Carey
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Rotella
Chief Medical Officer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberley A. Curseen
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Dana Lustbader (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Donna S. Zhukovsky (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Shaida Talebreza (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Elisha Waldman (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Tara Friedman (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Debra Parker Oliver (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nathan Goldstein (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Eric Widera (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rodney Tucker (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Ruth M. Thomson (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Tammy Kang (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chad Kollas (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Joanne Wolfe (2020) — Past President
- Former: Paul E. Tatum (2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas J. Smith (2020) — Director
- Former: Wendy Jo Toyoma (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Vicki Jackson (President).
Frequently asked questions about American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
How much does American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine give each year?
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine gave $40K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $18K across 1 grant.
How large is American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine?
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.1M.
Where does American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine operate?
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine has awarded grants in Illinois, North Carolina, Pennsylvania.
What is American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine's EIN?
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2918299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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