American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, founded in 1903, is the largest international scientific organization of experts dedicated to reducing the worldwide burden of tropical infectious diseases and improving global health.
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene at a glance
In short: American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene gave $280K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $56K), top state Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $280,314
- -56.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $56,063
- -21.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $15,115,472
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Emory University ($75K). Together the top 5 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 25 grants of 32 (78%).
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 Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene gives
- Giving fell 28% 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 $280K (2025) to $643K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Scientific Research Support | $75,314 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Med Center Boston, MA | Scientific Research Support | $65,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Scientific Research Support | $65,000 |
| Naiadnih Bethesda, MD | Scientific Research Support | $50,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Scientific Research Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $15,115,472 | $7,394,091 | $6,570,330 | $280,314 | 5 | $827,929 |
| 2024 | $13,537,738 | $5,710,091 | $6,951,165 | $643,199 | 9 | $578,788 |
| 2023 | $13,784,695 | $5,582,213 | $6,611,656 | $440,000 | 7 | $319,313 |
| 2022 | $14,101,797 | $5,872,400 | $4,340,528 | $390,000 | 6 | $1,187,899 |
| 2021 | $15,731,083 | $3,817,051 | $4,325,598 | $323,367 | 5 | $435,715 |
| 2020 | $13,339,645 | $5,404,836 | $5,870,179 | $375,000 | 7 | $220,232 |
About American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Based on IRS filings
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $280K. Net investment income was $828K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene is led by Jamie Bay Nishi, CEO on every filing since 2024; 5 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jamie Bay Nishi
CEO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$216K (2025)
David Armand Fidock
President
President-Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David H. Hamer
Scientific Program Chair
Director → Scientific Program Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$31K (2024) → $31K (2025)
Johanna Patricia Daily
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keke Fairfax
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily S. Gurley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John H. Amuasi
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abiola Fasina
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Kirkpatrick
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Winter Okoth
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Paraggio
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kortepeter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pauline Mwinzi
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Rosenthal
Editor-In-Chief
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Stephen Croll
COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $143K (2025)
Linda Maddox
Vice President Meetings
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$115K (2021) → $113K (2025)
Kent Kester
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linnie Golightly
Past President
President-Elect → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terrie Taylor
President-Elect
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Daniel G. Bausch (2020–2024) — Past President
- Former: Jonathan K. Stiles (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Karen A. Goraleski (2020–2024) — CEO
- Former: Bhupendra Tripathi (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Hannah Steinberg (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Julie Jacobson (2020–2023) — Presidential Advisor
- Former: Katherine Taylor (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Christine Petersen (2021–2023) — Scientific Program Chair
- Former: A. Desiree Labeaud (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Bartholomew Nyangahu Ondigo (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Albert Icksang Ko (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Miriam Laufer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Amanda Elyssa Ruiz (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: David O. Freedman (2022) — President-Elect
- Former: David R. Hill (2020–2021) — Secretary Treasurer
- Former: Desiree Labeaud (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Hanna Ehrlich (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jetsumon Sattabongkot Prachumsri (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joel G. Breman (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Patricia F. Walker (2020–2021) — Board Advisor
- Former: Myaing M. Nyunt (2021) — Director
- Former: Abdoulaye Djimde (2020) — Director
- Former: Anna Uehara (2020) — Director
- Former: Chandy C. John (2020) — Past President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $216K, to Jamie Bay Nishi (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
How much does American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene give each year?
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene gave $280K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $643K across 9 grants.
What is American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene's typical grant size?
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene's median grant in 2025 was $65,000, and its average grant was $56,063, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene give grants?
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene's top state is Georgia, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (23%) and Virginia (23%).
Does American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scientific Research Support" (5 grants).
Who are American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene's largest grantees?
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene's largest 2025 grantees include Emory University ($75,314), Beth Israel Deaconess Med Center ($65,000) and University of Virginia ($65,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene?
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene reported $15.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.4M.
What is American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene?
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Arlington, VA. It holds $15.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene's EIN?
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0408245. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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