American Society for Surgery of the Hand
To advance the science and practice of hand and upper extremity surgery through education, research and advocacy on behalf of patients and practitioners.
American Society for Surgery of the Hand at a glance
In short: American Society for Surgery of the Hand gave $2.1M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $412K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,058,165
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $411,633
- +183.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $42,528,794
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Society for Surgery of the Hand funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand ($2.0M). Together the top 5 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 51 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Society for Surgery of the Hand gives
- Giving fell 31% 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 $1.3M (2022) to $3.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand Chicago, IL | To support education, research and outreach in the field of hand surgery | $2,000,000 |
| Ruth Paz Foundation Destrehan, LA | Touching Hands Mission Reimbursement | $16,365 |
| Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons Towson, MD | War Injury Symposium Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| The Guatemala Healing Hands Foundation Found Ridge, NY | Touching Hands Mission Reimbursement | $15,000 |
| World Pediatric Project Richmond, VA | Touching Hands Mission Reimbursement | $11,800 |
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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 | $42,528,794 | $12,705,880 | $12,504,063 | $2,058,165 | 5 | $2,029,578 |
| 2023 | $41,351,928 | $12,217,685 | $11,250,188 | $1,452,500 | 10 | $1,038,073 |
| 2022 | $35,981,737 | $18,911,269 | $10,940,365 | $1,302,500 | 13 | $7,511,551 |
| 2021 | $41,276,599 | $13,160,683 | $11,582,075 | $2,997,500 | 14 | $2,297,449 |
| 2020 | $37,342,474 | $9,902,450 | $8,271,415 | $1,852,500 | 9 | $1,320,370 |
About American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Based on IRS filings
American Society for Surgery of the Hand is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $42.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $2.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Society for Surgery of the Hand is led by Tamara D. Rozental MD, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 11 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tamara D. Rozental MD
President
Vice President → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Dawn Laporte MD
Education Division Director
Member-At-Large → Education Division Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Olivia Williams
Director of Communications
Senior Manager Digital Communications → Senior Manager Digital Com, 2021
Senior Manager Digital Com → Director of Communications, 2022
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $181K (2024)
Natalie Hinman
Director of Meetings
Senior Meetings & Corp Relations Manager → Senior Meetings & Corp R, 2022
Senior Meetings & Corp R → Director of Meetings, 2023
On filings since 2021
39 hrs/week
$119K (2021) → $165K (2024)
Ryan Calfee Md Msc
Research Division Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$50K (2024)
James M. Saucedo MD MBA
Practice Division Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Katarincic
Outreach Division Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duretti T. Fufa MD
Outreach Division Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noah M. Raizman Md Mfa
Practice Division Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Adler
Chief Technology Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$191K (2020) → $239K (2024)
Jennifer Wolf MD
Immediate Past President
Vice President & President Elect → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Pamela Schroeder
Deputy Executive Vice President
Deputy Executive Vice President → Interim CEO & Deputy Executive Vice President, 2022
Interim CEO & Deputy Executive Vice President → Deputy Executive Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$211K (2020) → $286K (2024)
William Chandler
CFO
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$155K (2020) → $217K (2024)
Gladys Apura
Web Developer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$111K (2021) → $125K (2024)
Melissa Garcia
CEO Executive Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$272K (2023) → $126K (2024)
Nicole Renn
Senior Marketing & Communications
Senior Marketing & Communication Manager → Senior Marketing & Communications, 2024
On filings since 2023
39 hrs/week
$98K (2023) → $109K (2024)
Kevin Kleifgen
Digital Project & Content Manager
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$89K (2024)
Peter Murray MD
Vice President
Practice Division Director → Member-At-Large, 2022
Member-At-Large → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige Fox
Member-At-Large
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven L. Moran MD
Immediate Past President
President Elect → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard A. Bernstein MD
Member-At-Large
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles A. Goldfarb MD
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott M. Tintle MD
Member-At-Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve K. Lee MD
Member-At-Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aviram M. Giladi Md Ms
Member-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Chhabra
President Elect
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: A. Bobby Chhabra (2020–2023) — Vice President & Afsh Treasurer
- Former: Daniel Osei (2020–2023) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Jeffrey A. Greenberg (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Ryan Calfee (2020–2023) — Research Division Director
- Former: Angie Legaspi (2020–2022) — Chief Mtgs & Educ Officer
- Former: Mark C. Anderson Fasae Cae (2020–2022) — CEO & Executive Vice President
- Former: Martin Boyer Md Frcs (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Warren Hammert MD (2020–2022) — Education Director
- Former: Haley Licata (2021–2022) — Foundation Director
- Former: Donald Lalonde (2020–2021) — Outreach Director
- Former: Kevin Chung (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Stephen D. McCollam (2020–2021) — Practice Division Director
- Former: Danielle Roesmann (2020) — Foundation Director
- Former: L. Scott Levin Md Facs (2020) — Past President
- Former: Michael Hausman MD (2020) — Education Division Director
- Former: Sanjeev Kakar (2020) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Tara Spiess (2020) — Chief Communications Officer
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 $286K, to Pamela Schroeder (Deputy Exec Vice President). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Society for Surgery of the Hand
How much does American Society for Surgery of the Hand give each year?
American Society for Surgery of the Hand gave $2.1M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 10 grants.
What is American Society for Surgery of the Hand's typical grant size?
American Society for Surgery of the Hand's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $411,633, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Society for Surgery of the Hand give grants?
American Society for Surgery of the Hand gives mostly in Illinois: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does American Society for Surgery of the Hand give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on American Society for Surgery of the Hand's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Touching Hands Mission Reimbursement" (3 grants).
Who are American Society for Surgery of the Hand's largest grantees?
American Society for Surgery of the Hand's largest 2024 grantees include American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand ($2,000,000), Ruth Paz Foundation ($16,365) and Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Society for Surgery of the Hand?
American Society for Surgery of the Hand reported $42.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.7M.
What is American Society for Surgery of the Hand?
American Society for Surgery of the Hand is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $42.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Society for Surgery of the Hand's EIN?
American Society for Surgery of the Hand's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6051199. 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 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 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 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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