American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc
The apsa foundation is the philanthropic partner of apsa in support of pediatric surgical innovation and discovery, surgeon-scientist career development, member education, and other efforts which ensure access, quality, and equity in the surgical care and lives of all children.
American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc gave $115K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,346
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,069
- -30.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,424,823
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (22% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc
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Who American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vanderbilt University Medical Centr ($25K). Together the top 5 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 17 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 131% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $115K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Centr Nashville, TN | Research Grant | $25,000 |
| The Medical College of WI Milwaukee, WI | Research Grant | $25,000 |
| University of Louisville Research Foundation Inc Louisville, KY | Research Grant | $25,000 |
| University of Al at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | Research Grant | $25,000 |
| Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital Fo Hollywood, FL | Research Grant | $15,346 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,424,823 | $233,250 | $175,737 | $115,346 | 5 | $30,091 |
| 2024 | $1,231,272 | $288,897 | $185,224 | $100,000 | 3 | $96,865 |
| 2023 | $1,084,084 | $137,182 | $131,834 | $87,650 | 4 | $19,558 |
| 2022 | $984,743 | $151,678 | $85,053 | $50,000 | 2 | $35,066 |
| 2021 | $1,062,024 | $175,885 | $122,680 | $75,000 | 3 | $73,849 |
| 2020 | $947,681 | $204,028 | $113,421 | $25,000 | 1 | $39,549 |
About American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in East Dundee, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $30K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc is led by Ron Hirschl MD, Chair on every filing since 2024; none of the 19 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ron Hirschl MD
Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue O'Sullivan
Managing Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kuojen Tsao MD
Scholar Director
Treasurer-El → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Scholar Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Kunisaki MD
Scholar Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
Director → Scholar Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Kandel
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Hayes Dixon
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Gaines
At Large Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Paidas
At Large Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Powell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Besner
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Beierle
Scholar Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ravi Radhakrishnan
At Large Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Stylianos MD
Consultant
Director → Director at, 2024
Director at → Consultant, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Tracy MD
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold Luvvorn MD
Treasurer
Director → Director at, 2024
Director at → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Perrone
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Gow
Executive Officio D
Director → Executive Officio D, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hackam
Executive Officio D
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Brown
Young Career
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Edward Barksdale Jr. MD (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: David Powell MD (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Tony Stallion (2024) — Director
- Former: Brad W. Warner MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Charles J. Stolar MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Ht Waldhausen MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Marjorie Arca MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary E. Fallat MD (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Casey Calkins MD (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Andrea A. Hayes-Jordan MD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Joseph P. Vacanti MD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ronald B. Hirschl MD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Henri R. Ford MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Max R. Langham MD (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc
How much does American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc give each year?
American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc gave $115K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $100K across 3 grants.
What is American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,069, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc give grants?
American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc's top state is Tennessee, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Wisconsin (22%) and Kentucky (22%).
Does American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Grant" (5 grants).
Who are American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Vanderbilt University Medical Centr ($25,000), The Medical College of WI ($25,000) and University of Louisville Research Foundation Inc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc?
American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $233K.
What is American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc?
American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in East Dundee, IL. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc's EIN?
American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3243373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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