Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research
The Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) is a public charity based in Schaumburg, Illinois, formed in 1986. Its stated mission is to develop the next generation of physician-investigators, with support for research training and anesthesia education.
Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research at a glance
In short: Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research gave $2.1M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $195K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,150,000
- -46.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -64.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $195,455
- +50.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $32,787,896
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research
- How to Apply
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Research Fellowship Grant eligibility information requires active American Society of Anesthesiologists membership during the award. No application materials or process are specified here.
- Review Cycle
- The listed Research Fellowship Grant cycle deadline of February 15, 2025, and the 2026 FAER NAM Fellowship application period of March 1–April 30, 2026, have passed.
- Deadline
- The listed Research Fellowship Grant cycle deadline of February 15, 2025, and the 2026 FAER NAM Fellowship application…
- Contact
Mailing address: 1061 American Lane, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4973
Phone: (847) 825-5586
Website: https://faer.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
11 open opportunities from Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research
ABA-FAER Research in Education Grant
Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research
Amount
US $100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Academy of Research Mentors in Anesthesiology (ARMA)
Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
APSF-FAER Mentored Research Training Grant
Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research
Amount
US $300,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($375K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 82 grants of 118 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states; the largest reported shares went to California (23%), Pennsylvania (17%), Massachusetts (16%), New York (12%), and Maryland (12%). The NAM Fellowship description refers to studies in domestic and global health care systems. The available information does not state a general geographic restriction for FAER’s grantmaking.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research gives
- Giving fell 27% 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 $2.1M (2024) to $4.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Mentored Research Training Grant | $300,000 |
| Weill Medical College of Cornell Medicine New York, NY | Mentored Research Training Grant | $250,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Mentored Research Training Grant | $250,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | Mentored Research Training Grant | $250,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Los Angeles, CA | Mentored Research Training Grant | $250,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | MRTG Scholarship | $250,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO | Mentored Research Training Grant | $250,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | Research in Education Grant | $100,000 |
| Richmond Institute for Veterans Research Richmond, VA | Research in Education Grant | $100,000 |
| The University of Alabama Birmingham, AL | Research Fellowship Grant | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,787,896 | $3,844,442 | $3,707,688 | $2,150,000 | 11 | $866,909 |
| 2023 | $31,101,797 | $4,154,003 | $5,772,494 | $4,025,000 | 31 | $695,947 |
| 2022 | $29,148,999 | $3,760,818 | $4,623,149 | $3,050,000 | 29 | $687,250 |
| 2021 | $35,213,980 | $3,655,249 | $4,029,732 | $2,950,000 | 25 | $878,190 |
| 2020 | $32,482,963 | $3,766,094 | $3,438,786 | $2,404,000 | 22 | $635,311 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
FAER’s stated mission is “dedicated to developing the next generation of physician-investigators.” Its filing describes the Mentored Research Training Grant Program as supporting health services research, clinical or translational training, and basic science. The Research in Education Grant Program supports innovative approaches to anesthesia education. The filing also describes an eight-week virtual summer series for medical students that includes research content, panel presentations, journal clubs, and opportunities to connect with mentors and other students.
The 2024 grants went to universities, medical colleges, hospitals, and a veterans research institute. The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania describes its mission as providing education, pioneering research, and delivering patient care. Richmond Institute for Veterans Research describes its mission as medical research, education, and patient care. Johns Hopkins University describes its work as spanning education and research across multiple schools and disciplines.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, FAER reported 11 grants totaling $2,150,000. Grants ranged from $75,000 to $300,000, with a median of $250,000. The largest award was $300,000 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania for a Mentored Research Training Grant. Other $250,000 awards supported mentored research training at Weill Medical College of Cornell Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Washington University in St. Louis; the University of California Los Angeles received a $250,000 MRTG scholarship. Additional reported awards included $100,000 Research in Education Grants to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Richmond Institute for Veterans Research, a $75,000 Research Fellowship Grant to the University of Alabama, and a $75,000 Transition to Independence Grant to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.
The filing describes the Mentored Research Training Grant as a two-year, $250,000 award for anesthesia faculty who completed core anesthesiology residency within the prior ten years. The Research in Education Grant is described as a two-year, $100,000 award for faculty members of any rank. Separately, the Research Fellowship Grant description says it offers anesthesiology residents and fellows $75,000 over one year for research training; eligibility information specifies trainees after CA-1 year and active ASA membership throughout the award. The medical student fellowship information describes summer funding and an eight-week virtual program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Max B. Kelz as president, Dolores B. Njoku as board chair, and Crystal Wright as treasurer. It lists Roderic G. Eckenhoff, Charles W. Emala Sr., Meghan Lane-Fall, Michael Gropper, Hugh Hemmings, Cynthia Lien, and Roger Johns as directors.
Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research is led by Brian Reilly, CEO on the 2024 filing; none of the 25 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Reilly
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lise Jinno
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Max B. Kelz
President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dolores B. Njoku
Board Chair
Vice Chair → Chair Elect, 2021
Chair Elect → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad M. Brummett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles W. Emala Sr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca A. Aslakson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roderic G. Eckenhoff
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger A. Johns
Director
Chair Elect → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Lien
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Hemmings
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Gropper
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vesna Jevtovic-Todorovic
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gunisha Kaur
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zhiyi Zuo
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helene Benveniste
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Hellman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
May C. M. Pian-Smith Md Ms
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Lane-Fall Md Mshp Fccm
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sachin Kheterpal
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Peterson
Development Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$114K (2022) → $0 (2024)
David Martin
Adjunct Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Steininger
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Wright
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Manka
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Donald E. Arnold (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Harriet W. Hopf (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: James C. Eisenach (2020–2023) — President
- Former: May C. Pian-Smith (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Steven Shafer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Matthew J. Kremke (2021–2023) — CEO
- Former: Joe Kiani (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Meghan Lane-Fall (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Andrew D. Rosenberg (2020–2022) — Adjunct Member
- Former: Daniel I. Sessler (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael W. Champeau (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Linda J. Mason (2020–2021) — Former Director
- Former: Zeev N. Kain (2020–2021) — Former Director
- Former: Daniel J. Cole (2020) — Director
- Former: Eckehard A. Stuth (2020) — Director
- Former: James Grant (2020) — Director
- Former: Nikki Zapol (2020) — Director
- Former: Richard P. Dutton (2020) — Director
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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $230K, to Matthew J Kremke (Chief Executive Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research
How much does Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research give each year?
Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research gave $2.1M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.0M across 31 grants.
What is Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research's typical grant size?
Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $195,455, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research give grants?
Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research's top state is California, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (17%) and Massachusetts (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mentored Research Training Grant" (6 grants).
Who are Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research's largest grantees?
Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research's largest 2024 grantees include Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($375,000 across 2 grants), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center ($350,000 across 2 grants) and Weill Medical College of Cornell Medicine ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research?
Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research reported $32.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
What does Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research fund?
FAER’s stated mission is “dedicated to developing the next generation of physician-investigators.” Its filing describes the Mentored Research Training Grant Program as supporting health services research, clinical or translational training, and basic science. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research?
Research Fellowship Grant eligibility information requires active American Society of Anesthesiologists membership during the award. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research's EIN?
Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1494164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 October 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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