Association of Va Surgeons
The object of this association shall be to improve patient care, medical education and research in surgery in the department of veterans affairs and furthermore to provide a forum for discussion of issues of concern to the membership and formulation of an organized representation of them.
Association of Va Surgeons at a glance
In short: Association of Va Surgeons gave $35K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,900
- -76.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,450
- -65.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,450
- Total assets
- $396,492
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Association of Va Surgeons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Maryland ($25K). Together the top 2 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Association of Va Surgeons gives
- Giving fell 53% 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 $35K (2024) to $150K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Baltimore, MD | Research Grant | $25,000 |
| Association of Va Surgeons Foundation Lynnwood, WA | Seed Money for Scholarship Fund | $9,900 |
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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 | $396,492 | $312,600 | $285,385 | $34,900 | 2 | $16,100 |
| 2023 | $367,768 | $226,674 | $368,427 | $150,000 | 3 | $3,724 |
| 2022 | $508,169 | $244,593 | $278,207 | $75,000 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $541,783 | $102,100 | $124,384 | $75,000 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $564,067 | $41,050 | $107,039 | $75,000 | 3 | — |
About Association of Va Surgeons
Based on IRS filings
Association of Va Surgeons is a public charity, based in Lynnwood, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $396K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $16K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Association of Va Surgeons is led by Danny Chu MD, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Danny Chu MD
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Dardik MD
Acs Board of Governors Representative
President → Acs Board of Governors Representative, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edith Tzeng MD
President-Elect
Treasurer → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Johanning MD
Vice President
Recorder → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Hawn MD
Past President
President Elect → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nader Massarweh MD
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Maloney MD
Recorder
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Raman MD
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: George Sarosi MD (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Ronnie Rosenthal MD (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Seth Spector MD (2020–2023) — Acs Board of Governors Representative
- Former: Brian Smith MD (2023) — Recorder
- Former: Faisal Bakaeen Mbbch (2020–2022) — 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 Va Surgeons
How much does Association of Va Surgeons give each year?
Association of Va Surgeons gave $35K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $150K across 3 grants.
How large is Association of Va Surgeons?
Association of Va Surgeons reported $396K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $313K.
Where does Association of Va Surgeons operate?
Association of Va Surgeons has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.
What is Association of Va Surgeons's EIN?
Association of Va Surgeons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6089981. 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 12, 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 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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