American Hernia Society
To advance the science and treatment of hernias
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
+29.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$70K
-24.3% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+0.9% YoY
About American Hernia Society
Based on IRS filings
American Hernia Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $92K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,232,182 | $2,505,571 | $1,769,029 |
| Revenue | $1,766,378 | $1,700,962 | $1,359,289 |
| Expenses | $1,055,060 | $1,084,993 | $1,185,764 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $91,715 | $17,167 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Florida ($30,000), Vanderbilt University Medical Cente ($20,000), University of Texas Health Science ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Cente Nashville, TN | Medical research | $20,000 |
| University of Texas Health Science Houston, TX | Medical Research | $20,000 |
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Medical Research | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Ballecer | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Antonio Espinosa-de-los-Monteros | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Gabriel Arevalo | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Igor Belyansky | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brian Jacob | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Megan Nelson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Andrea Pakula | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Eric Pauli | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sal Docimo | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dina Podolsky | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Vedra Augenstein | President Elect | 5 | — |
| Flavio Malcher | President | 5 | — |
| Jorge Daes | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Sean Orenstein | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Archana Ramaswamy | Immediate Past President | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Hernia Society?
American Hernia Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Hernia Society?
As of 2024, American Hernia Society holds $3.2M in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $70K in 2024.
Where does American Hernia Society operate?
American Hernia Society has awarded grants in Florida, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does American Hernia Society award?
In 2024, American Hernia Society awarded 3 grants totaling $70K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Hernia Society's EIN?
American Hernia Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0720354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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