American Pediatric Surgical Association
The mission of the American Pediatric Surgical Association is to ensure optimal pediatric surgical care of patients and their families, to promote excellence in the field, and to foster a vibrant and viable community of pediatric surgeons.
American Pediatric Surgical Association at a glance
In short: American Pediatric Surgical Association gave $47K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,910
- +134.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,455
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,455
- Total assets
- $5,437,001
- +21.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who American Pediatric Surgical Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Apsa Foundation ($47K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $47K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apsa Foundation East Dundee, IL | Support Foundation | $38,875 |
| Apsa Foundation East Dundee, IL | Support Foundation | $8,035 |
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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 | $5,437,001 | $2,409,542 | $1,710,970 | $46,910 | 2 | $124,648 |
| 2024 | $4,465,815 | $2,370,494 | $1,842,105 | $20,000 | 1 | $117,209 |
| 2023 | $3,676,090 | $2,282,536 | $1,657,171 | — | — | $80,304 |
| 2022 | $2,936,929 | $2,074,499 | $1,558,454 | — | — | $37,508 |
| 2021 | $2,687,720 | $1,761,172 | $1,098,118 | — | — | $337,522 |
| 2020 | $1,981,533 | $1,096,137 | $1,435,576 | — | — | $68,446 |
About American Pediatric Surgical Association
Based on IRS filings
American Pediatric Surgical Association is a public charity, based in East Dundee, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $125K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Pediatric Surgical Association is led by Andrea A. Hayes Dixon MD, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea A. Hayes Dixon MD
President
Governor → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Besner MD
President-El
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
Thomas F. Tracy Jr. MD MBA
Immediate Pa
Executive Di → President -E, 2023
President -E → Immediate Pa, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Stallion MD
Treasurer
Treasurer-El → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Stylianos
Governor
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cristine Velazco
Early Career
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hackam MD PhD
Treasurer-El
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erika Newman MD
Governor
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eunice Huang MD
Governor
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Gow Md Mha
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Romeo Ignacio
Governor
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: David Powell MD (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Barbara A. Gaines MD (2021–2023) — Governor
- Former: Benedict C. Nwomeh MD MPH (2021–2023) — Governor
- Former: Casey M. Calkins MD (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Christa Grant MD (2021–2023) — Early Career
- Former: Jessica J. Kandel MD (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Pramod Puligandla Md Msc (2021–2023) — Governor
- Former: Ronnie Sullins (2023) — Early Career
- Former: Edward M. Barksdale Jr. MD (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Marjorie J. Arca MD (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Andrea A. Hayes MD (2021) — Governor
- Former: Andrea A. Hayes-Jordan MD (2020) — Governor
- Former: Ellen M. Reynolds MD (2020) — Governor
- Former: John Ht Waldhausen MD (2020) — President
- Former: Joseph P. Vacanti MD (2020) — Past President
- Former: Max R. Langham Jr. MD (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Peter W. Dillon MD (2020) — Governor
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
How much does American Pediatric Surgical Association give each year?
American Pediatric Surgical Association gave $47K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is American Pediatric Surgical Association?
American Pediatric Surgical Association reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
Where does American Pediatric Surgical Association operate?
American Pediatric Surgical Association has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is American Pediatric Surgical Association's EIN?
American Pediatric Surgical Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7097289. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
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