American Board of Thoracic Surgery Inc
The American Board of Thoracic Surgery serves the public by promoting excellence in practice through rigorous evaluation and examination, providing leadership in education, and ensuring high standards for professionalism, lifelong learning and certification.
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $27,173,841
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,230,721
- -23.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $24,460
- +740.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,327,956
- +49.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Board of Thoracic Surgery Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Support research focusing on evaluating enhancements to thoracic surgery certification processes | $300,000 |
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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 | $27,173,841 | $2,230,721 | $3,327,956 | — | — | $24,460 |
| 2023 | $24,983,170 | $2,904,080 | $2,220,376 | — | — | $2,911 |
| 2022 | $20,749,468 | $2,208,713 | $2,063,289 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $24,489,789 | $2,529,487 | $2,190,549 | $300,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $20,389,873 | $1,924,461 | $1,730,488 | — | — | — |
About American Board of Thoracic Surgery Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Inc is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $24K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Inc is led by Cameron D. Wright MD, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 6 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cameron D. Wright MD
Executive Director
Exective Director-Elect → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
$151K (2023) → $301K (2024)
Joseph A. Dearani MD
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair & Vice Chair, 2022
Chair & Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Malcolm M. Decamp Jr. MD
Deputy Exam Chair & Exam Chair
Director → Director & Deputy Examination Chair, 2023
Director & Deputy Examination Chair → Deputy Exam Chair & Exam Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Mack MD
Vice Chair & Chair
Director & Finance Committee Chair → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephan C. Yang MD
Examination Chair
Deputy Examination Chair → Deputy Exam Chair & Exam Chair, 2021
Deputy Exam Chair & Exam Chair → Examination Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia L. Watson
Administrative Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$189K (2020) → $173K (2024)
Jennifer Hausman
Director of Examination Services
Director of Examination Services → Director of Examination Se, 2022
Director of Examination Se → Director of Examination Services, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $139K (2024)
Carl L. Backer MD
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy E. Minehan MBA
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer S. Lawton MD
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John D. Mitchell MD
Director & Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph C. Coselli
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. Ashfraf Mansour MD
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
S. Adil Husain MD
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David T. Cooke MD
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica S. Donington MD
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Moulton MD
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom C. Nguyen MD
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty C. Tong MD
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna C. Romano MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John M. Stulak
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph C. Cleveland MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
S. Chris Malaisrie MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra L. Starnes MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Pm Fuller MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thoralf M. Sundt MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David A. Fullterton MD
Former Executive Director
Executive Director → Former Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$284K (2020) → $389K (2024)
Beth Winer
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$143K (2024)
Manoli Valencia
Continuing Certification Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024)
Former officers (9)
- Former: Christine L. Lau MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer C. Romano MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Thoraf M. Sundt III MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ara A. Vaporciyan MD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: James I. Fann MD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Joe B. Putnam Jr. MD (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Alisha Gardner (2021–2022) — Associate Director of Examination Services
- Former: Yolonda L. Colson (2020–2021) — Examination Chair
- Former: Mark Moulton MD (2021) — 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 $389K, to David a Fullterton MD (Former Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Board of Thoracic Surgery Inc
How large is American Board of Thoracic Surgery Inc?
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Inc reported $27.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
Where does American Board of Thoracic Surgery Inc operate?
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Inc has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is American Board of Thoracic Surgery Inc's EIN?
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4111028. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 19, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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