American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation
To promote research and education in the field of endocrine surgery, to advance the science and art of endocrine surgery, and to maintain the highest standards in clinical practice
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation at a glance
In short: American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation gave $75K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,000
- +114.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,262,106
- +23.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (27% 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 of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center ($20K). Together the top 5 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation gives
- Giving grew 36% 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 $35K (2023) to $80K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, ME | Thyca: thyroid cancer survivors' association award for thyroid cancer research 2024 | $20,000 |
| The Regents of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Paul Logerfo Research Award 2024 | $15,000 |
| The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | Paul Logerfo Research Award 2024 | $15,000 |
| University of California Davis Davis, CA | Paul Logerfo Research Award 2023 | $15,000 |
| American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Lexington, KY | Sponsorship of ESU | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,262,106 | $384,567 | $115,016 | $75,000 | 5 | $142,905 |
| 2023 | $1,021,382 | $193,656 | $88,997 | $35,000 | 2 | $24,628 |
| 2022 | $834,696 | $130,939 | $116,771 | $80,000 | 4 | $28,133 |
| 2021 | $980,852 | $160,410 | $85,842 | $55,000 | 3 | $57,878 |
| 2020 | $879,713 | $191,530 | $67,844 | $50,000 | 3 | $126,949 |
About American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation
Based on IRS filings
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Lexington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $143K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation is led by Rebecca Sippel, Aaes Representative & President on the 2024 filing; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca Sippel
Aaes Representative & President
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herb Chen
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin James
Aaes Representative & Research Committee Chair
Aaes Representative → Aaes Representative & Research Committee Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allan Siperstein
Board Member & Immediate Past Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2021
Chair → Board Member & Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonia Sugg
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Wang
Secretary-Elect
Aaes Representative → Secretary-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emad Kandil
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Kuo
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Zeiger
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Cotton
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Lee
Secretary
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linwah Yip
Aaes Representative & Treasurer
Aaes Representative → Aaes Representative & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Fraker
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rajshri Gartland
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Carmen Solorzano MD (2023) — Aaes Representative
- Former: Carrie Lubitz MD (2020–2022) — Aaes Representative
- Former: Gerard Doherty Md - Former (2022) — Director
- Former: Jack M. Monchik Md - Former (2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jeffrey E. Lee MD (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Nancy D. Perrier Md - Former (2022) — Director
- Former: Gerard Doherty MD (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jack M. Monchik MD (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Nancy D. Perrier MD (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Geoffrey B. Thompson MD (2020) — Chair
- Former: Janice L. Pasieka MD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: John A. Olson Jr. MD PhD (2020) — Board Member
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 of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation
How much does American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation give each year?
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation gave $75K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
What is American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation's typical grant size?
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation give grants?
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation's top state is Maine, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (20%) and Texas (20%).
Does American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation's largest grantees?
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center ($20,000), The Regents of the University of Michigan ($15,000) and The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation?
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $385K.
What is American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation?
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Lexington, KY. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation's EIN?
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2484289. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 16, 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 October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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