Association of University Anesthesiologists

Public charity · Grantmaker Milwaukee, WI EIN: 36-2945562

The mission of the aua is to promote excellence in academic anesthesiology through mentorship; promotion of diversity and inclusivity; and professional growth throughout the careers of educators, academic leaders, and researchers.

Association of University Anesthesiologists at a glance

In short: Association of University Anesthesiologists gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$50,000
-44.4% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
-50.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$50,000
+11.1% vs 2023
Median grant
$50,000
Total assets
$1,278,022
-5.2% vs 2023
Primary geography
Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

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Who Association of University Anesthesiologists funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Foundation for Anesthesia Education & Research: $50KFoundation for AnesthesiaEducation & Research$50K

The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation for Anesthesia Education & Research ($50K).

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K6$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 7 (86%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

SchaumburgSan Francisco

How Association of University Anesthesiologists gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K2 grants2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 2 grants2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $100K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Foundation for Anesthesia Education & Research Schaumburg, ILTo advance medicine through education and research in anesthesiology$50,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$1,278,022$399,875$420,739$50,0001$74,231
2023$1,348,014$450,176$402,695$90,0002$32,379
2022$1,162,201$242,835$198,901$50,0001$16,611
2021$1,205,021$191,014$171,951$50,0001$22,493
2020$1,061,264$262,214$173,897$100,0002$16,439

About Association of University Anesthesiologists

Based on IRS filings

Association of University Anesthesiologists is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $74K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Association of University Anesthesiologists is led by Dolores B. Njoku MD, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Dolores B. Njoku MD

    President

    Secretary → President Elect, 2022

    President Elect → President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew Bronson

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2023

    20 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shahzad Shaefi MD MPH

    Communications & Website Chair

    Website Committee Chair → Communications & Website Committee Chair, 2023

    Communications & Website Committee Chair → Communications & Website Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • George Mashour MD PhD

    Immediate Past President

    President-Elect → President, 2022

    President → Immediate Past President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeffrey R. Kirsch MD

    Immediate Past President

    President → Immediate Past President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lena S. Sun MD

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Warren S. Sandberg MD PhD

    Councilor-At-Large

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Zhongcong Xie Md Phd Fasa

    President Elect

    Councilor-At-Large → Secretary, 2022

    Secretary → President Elect, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • James P. Rathmell MD MBA

    Councilor-At-Large

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tracey Straker Md Ms Mph Cba Fasa

    Councilor-At-Large

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Maria Bustillo Md Fasa

    Councilor-At-Large

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Miriam Treggiari MD PhD MPH

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (4)
  • Former: Lisa Wise-Faberowski Md Ms Faap (2020–2022) — Website Cmte Chair
  • Former: Michael Crowder MD PhD (2020–2022) — Councilor-At-Large
  • Former: Tracey Straker (2022) — Councilor-At-Large
  • Former: Michael S. Avidan Mbbch (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President

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.

Frequently asked questions about Association of University Anesthesiologists

How much does Association of University Anesthesiologists give each year?

Association of University Anesthesiologists gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $90K across 2 grants.

How large is Association of University Anesthesiologists?

Association of University Anesthesiologists reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $400K.

What is Association of University Anesthesiologists?

Association of University Anesthesiologists is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Association of University Anesthesiologists operate?

Association of University Anesthesiologists has awarded grants in California, Illinois.

What is Association of University Anesthesiologists's EIN?

Association of University Anesthesiologists's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2945562. 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

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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