American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
To furnish leadership and to foster advances in the surgery of trauma; to afford a forum for the exchange of knowledge pertaining to research, practice and training in the surgery of trauma; to stimulate investigation and teaching in the methods of treating injuries.
American Association for the Surgery of Trauma at a glance
In short: American Association for the Surgery of Trauma gave $215K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $215,000
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,889
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $10,390,092
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Association for the Surgery of Trauma funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coalition for National Trauma Research ($35K). Together the top 9 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 33 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Association for the Surgery of Trauma gives
- Giving grew 147% 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 $87K (2021) to $215K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coalition for National Trauma Research San Antonio, TX | Research Grant | $35,000 |
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Research Scholarship | $25,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Research Scholarship | $25,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California San Francisco, CA | Research Scholarship | $25,000 |
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Research Scholarship | $25,000 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Research Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | Research Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Medical Center of the Rockies Loveland, CO | Research Scholarship | $25,000 |
| American Trauma Society Falls Church, VA | Research Grant | $5,000 |
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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 | $10,390,092 | $4,107,798 | $3,919,756 | $215,000 | 9 | $310,199 |
| 2023 | $9,331,052 | $3,536,921 | $3,675,753 | $210,000 | 9 | $274,962 |
| 2022 | $8,198,327 | $3,610,187 | $3,522,200 | $185,000 | 8 | $501,073 |
| 2021 | $10,372,551 | $4,224,330 | $3,164,753 | $87,000 | 4 | $1,197,914 |
| 2020 | $9,147,194 | $2,688,599 | $2,359,776 | $150,000 | 3 | $299,495 |
About American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
Based on IRS filings
American Association for the Surgery of Trauma is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $215K. Net investment income was $310K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Association for the Surgery of Trauma is led by Patrick Reilly MD, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick Reilly MD
President
Program Ch & Recorder → President-Elect, 2022
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Gautschy
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clay Cothren Burlew MD
Secretary-Treasurer
Manager-At-Large → Secretary-Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Livingston MD
Past President
President-Elect → Past President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Spain MD
Past President
President → Past President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Galante
Manager-At-Large
Manager-At-Large Starting → Manager-At-Large, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Bulger MD
Past President
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Cuschieri MD
Manager-At-Large
Manager-At-Large Started → Manager-At-Large, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenji Inaba MD
Manager-At-Large
Manager-At-Large Started → Manager-At-Large, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Savage Md Msc
Manager-At-Large
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Brasel MD MBA
Program Ch & Recorder
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Dicker MD
Manager-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Stewart MD
President-Elect
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Kozar MD
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Kimberly Davis MD MBA (2020–2023) — Secretary-Treasurer
- Former: Martin Croce MD (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Ajai Malhotra Md Msc Mbbs (2021–2023) — Manager-At-Large
- Former: Orlando Kirton MD MBA (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Christopher Michetti MD (2020–2022) — Manager-At-Large Left
- Former: Michael F Rotondo MD (2020–2022) — Past President Left
- Former: Robert Winchell MD (2020–2022) — Manager-At-Large Left
- Former: Karen Brasel MD MHP (2022) — Program Ch & Recorder
- Former: Roxie Albrecht MD (2022) — Vice President Left
- Former: Mary Fallat MD (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Raul Coimbra MD PhD (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Shawn Henry MD (2021) — Manager-At-Large
- Former: Ajai Malhotra MD (2020) — Manager-At-Large
- Former: Sharon Henry MD (2020) — Manager-At-Large
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.
Frequently asked questions about American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
How much does American Association for the Surgery of Trauma give each year?
American Association for the Surgery of Trauma gave $215K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $210K across 9 grants.
What is American Association for the Surgery of Trauma's typical grant size?
American Association for the Surgery of Trauma's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,889, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Association for the Surgery of Trauma give grants?
American Association for the Surgery of Trauma's top state is California, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (16%) and Florida (12%).
Does American Association for the Surgery of Trauma give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on American Association for the Surgery of Trauma's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Scholarship" (7 grants).
Who are American Association for the Surgery of Trauma's largest grantees?
American Association for the Surgery of Trauma's largest 2024 grantees include Coalition for National Trauma Research ($35,000), University of Florida ($25,000) and University of Southern California ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Association for the Surgery of Trauma?
American Association for the Surgery of Trauma reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What is American Association for the Surgery of Trauma?
American Association for the Surgery of Trauma is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $10.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Association for the Surgery of Trauma's EIN?
American Association for the Surgery of Trauma's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2985865. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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