American Physiological Society
Empowering scientists to understand life and improve health by advancing and communicating discoveries in physiology and medicine.
American Physiological Society at a glance
In short: American Physiological Society gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,500
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,500
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $93,236,520
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Physiological Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Assn for the Advancement of Science ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How American Physiological Society gives
- Giving fell 64% 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 $7K (2024) to $61K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Assn for the Advancement of Science Washington, DC | Mass Media Fellow support | $6,500 |
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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 | $93,236,520 | $40,489,817 | $22,214,012 | $6,500 | 1 | $22,444,160 |
| 2023 | $88,599,533 | $21,583,874 | $21,950,787 | $13,000 | 1 | $3,853,281 |
| 2022 | $82,695,333 | $17,763,057 | $20,182,510 | $60,600 | 4 | $2,088,726 |
| 2021 | $102,481,876 | $22,737,288 | $18,320,661 | $18,100 | 2 | $5,882,884 |
| 2020 | $94,782,709 | $19,551,552 | $19,648,414 | $16,850 | 2 | $4,129,288 |
About American Physiological Society
Based on IRS filings
American Physiological Society is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Rockville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $93.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $22.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Physiological Society is led by Scott Steen, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 15 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Steen
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$443K (2020) → $551K (2024)
Timothy Musch
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey M Burke
Director of Publishing, Open Access Transf & Dig
Director Publications Marketing → Publications Director-Digital, Marketing & Library, 2023
Publications Director-Digital, Marketing & Library → Director of Publishing, Open Access Transf & Dig, 2024
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $174K (2024)
Heddwen L Brooks PhD
Director
Councilor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$16K (2022) → $18K (2024)
Gina LC Yosten PhD
Director
Councilor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$18K (2023) → $4K (2024)
Jeng-Hung Chian
Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$195K (2024)
Kathy Lovato
Director of Scientific Meetings & Programming
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$170K (2024)
Michael Caplan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$15K (2024)
Michael Sturek
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$500 (2024)
Nicole M Edmund
Senior Director of Membership Growth & Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$170K (2024)
Sandra V Spandoni
Director of Society Governance & Leadership
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$199K (2024)
Evangeline Delores Motley PhD
Director
Councilor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nisha Charkoudian
Director
Councilor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karla KV Haack PhD
Director
Councilor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth McCormick
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Farah Sheikh
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
My Helms
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Halpin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Fenton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colette E Bean
Chief Publishing Officer
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$294K (2020) → $310K (2024)
Meeghan De Cagna
Chief Community & Learning Officer
Chief Engagement Officer → Chief Community & Learning Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$240K (2020) → $291K (2024)
Jennifer T Blenkle
Chief Community Officer
Director Strategic Initiatives → Director New Product Development & Strategic Initi, 2022
Director New Product Development & Strategic Initi → Chief Community Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$157K (2021) → $180K (2024)
Julie K Fortenbery
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$209K (2023) → $257K (2024)
Willis Samson
Past President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2024)
Kathleen Hering-Smith
Advisory Council Representative
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Welling
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (30)
- Former: Ann M Schreihofer PhD FAPS (2020–2023) — Councilor
- Former: Jennifer S Pollock PhD FAPS (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Lester D North (2020–2023) — Director Information Technology
- Former: Linda B Allen (2020–2023) — Director Scientific Programming
- Former: Michael J Caplan MD PhD FAPS (2020–2023) — Councilor
- Former: Timothy I Musch PhD FAPS (2020–2023) — President Elect
- Former: William F Jackson PhD (2020–2023) — Councilor
- Former: Dee U Silverthorn PhD FAPS (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Dexter L Lee PhD (2021–2023) — Councilor
- Former: Lacy Alexander PhD (2021–2023) — Councilor
- Former: Margarita C Curras-Collazo PhD FAPS (2021–2023) — Councilor
- Former: Scott D Kirkton PhD (2021–2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Cheryl B Bruthers (2022–2023) — Director of Member Communities
- Former: Willis K Samson PhD FAPS (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Carmen Hinojosa-Laborde PhD FAPS (2020–2022) — Councilor
- Former: Jason Robert Carter PhD (2020–2022) — Councilor
- Former: Linda C Samuelson PhD FAPS (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Robert T Price (2020–2022) — Deputy Executive Director & COO
- Former: Sue C Bodine FAPS (2020–2022) — Councilor
- Former: Chunyan Zhou (2020–2021) — Manager Online Services
- Former: David L Mattson PhD FAPS (2020–2021) — Councilor
- Former: Larissa Akimi Shimoda (2020–2021) — Councilor
- Former: Meredith Hay PhD FAPS (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Alice W Ra'anan (2020) — Director Science Policy
- Former: Charles H Lang PhD FAPS (2020) — Councilor
- Former: Dennis Brown (2020) — Chief Science Officer
- Former: Jeff M Sands MD FAPS (2020) — Past President
- Former: Merry L Lindsey PhD (2020) — Councilor
- Former: Ronald M Lynch PhD FAPS (2020) — Councilor
- Former: Sean David Stocker PhD (2020) — Executive Officio
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 $551K, to Scott Steen (Executive Director). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Physiological Society
How much does American Physiological Society give each year?
American Physiological Society gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is American Physiological Society?
American Physiological Society reported $93.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $40.5M.
What is American Physiological Society?
American Physiological Society is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Rockville, MD. It holds $93.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Physiological Society operate?
American Physiological Society has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Virginia.
What is American Physiological Society's EIN?
American Physiological Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0204660. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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