Supporting and strengthening member societies to address future challenges. Catalyzing improvement through convening, collaboration, collective voice and action across specialties. Providing a proactive platform to assess and address emerging and critical issues across specialty societies that influence the future of healthcare and the patients we serve.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.5M
+14.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$550K
-94.0% YoY
Grant Count
11
-57.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
-85.8% YoY
About Council of Medical Specialty Societies
Based on IRS filings
Council of Medical Specialty Societies is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $550K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,473,440 | $5,637,479 | $4,541,583 |
| Revenue | $13,836,018 | $12,471,540 | $5,516,538 |
| Expenses | $13,287,262 | $12,488,428 | $5,187,307 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $35,193 | $15,157 | $16,766 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Society for Clinical Pathology ($50,000), American College of Emergency Physicians ($50,000), American Academy of Dermatology ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Society for Clinical Pathology Chicago, IL | Diagnostic Excellence Grant project with deliverables | $50,000 |
| American College of Emergency Physicians Irving, TX | Diagnostic Excellence Grant project with deliverables | $50,000 |
| American Academy of Dermatology Rosemont, IL | Diagnostic Excellence Grant project with deliverables | $50,000 |
| American Epilepsy Society Chicago, IL | Diagnostic Excellence Grant project with deliverables | $50,000 |
| American College of CHEST Physicians Glenview, IL | Diagnostic Excellence Grant project with deliverables | $50,000 |
| Society for Vascular Surgery Rosemont, IL | Diagnostic Excellence Grant project with deliverables | $50,000 |
| American Urological Association Education and Research Inc Linthicum Heights, MD | Diagnostic Excellence Grant project with deliverables | $50,000 |
| American Gastroenterological Association Institute Inc Bethesda, MD | Diagnostic Excellence Grant project with deliverables | $50,000 |
| Society of Critical Care Medicine Mount Prospect, IL | Diagnostic Excellence Grant project with deliverables | $50,000 |
| American Society of Nephrology Washington, DC | Diagnostic Excellence Grant project with deliverables | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Turner MD | President | 2 | — |
| Clifford Hudis MD | President-Elect | 1 | — |
| Mary Post MBA CAE | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Ken Slaw PHD | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Sue Sedory MA CAE | Past President | 1 | — |
| Michael Sheppard CPA CAE | Past President | 1 | — |
| Steven McLeod MD | At-Large Member | 0.5 | — |
| Mark Del Monte JD | At-Large Member | 0.5 | — |
| Tracy Sereiko MBA CAE | At-Large Member | 0.5 | — |
| Sual Levin MD | At-Large Member | 0.5 | — |
| Donna Cryer JD | Public Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Manuel Paniagua | At-Large Member | 0.5 | — |
| Susan Gaffney | Public Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Helen Burstin MD | CEO | 40 | $603,165 |
| Julia Peterson | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $176,476 |
| Sarah Imhoff | Senior Program Director | 40 | $177,269 |
| Suzanne Pope | Program Director | 40 | $171,450 |
| Ashland V Ruth | Program Director | 40 | $101,446 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Council of Medical Specialty Societies?
Council of Medical Specialty Societies is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $6.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Council of Medical Specialty Societies?
As of 2024, Council of Medical Specialty Societies holds $6.5M in total assets with $13.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $550K in 2024.
Where does Council of Medical Specialty Societies operate?
Council of Medical Specialty Societies has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Council of Medical Specialty Societies award?
In 2024, Council of Medical Specialty Societies awarded 11 grants totaling $550K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Council of Medical Specialty Societies's EIN?
Council of Medical Specialty Societies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2868605. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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