Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma
The Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma is a private foundation based in Pearl River, New York. Incorporated in 2004, it supports orthopedic trauma through education, research, mentorship, and humanitarian efforts.
Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma at a glance
In short: Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma gave $215K across 84 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 92% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $215,309
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 84
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,563
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $482
- Total assets
- $906,682
- +11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 92% first-time grantees (73 of 79, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Lee Ann Finno as the contact for applications and says to see attached materials for the application form and requirements. Awards must be approved by the board of directors.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadline.
- Deadline
- No submission deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Lee Ann Finno
Mailing address: C/O Foundation For Orthopedic Traum, Pearl River, NY 10965
Phone: (212) 305-6392
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was OTA Resident Research Program ($50K). Together the top 10 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
282 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 277 grants of 282 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 84 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma open to new grantees?
92%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 73 of 79 grantees (92%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $478 first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2021) to $278K (2020). In 2024 it made 84 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OTA Resident Research Program Pearl River, NY | Research Grant | $50,000 |
| Indiana University Research Pearl River, NY | Research Grant | $20,000 |
| Sona Global Limited Pearl River, NY | Research Grant | $20,000 |
| Rectors and Visitors of the University of Virginia Pearl Rvier, NY | Research Grant | $20,000 |
| Orthopaedic Trauma Association Pearl River, NY | Education Grant | $20,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Pearl River, NY | Education Grant | $10,819 |
| Jersey City Medical Centerrwj Barnabas Health Pearl River, NY | Research Grant | $10,300 |
| Indiana University Research Pearl River, NY | Research Grant | $8,000 |
| Stryker Orthopedics Pearl River, NY | Education Grant | $6,520 |
| Kiran Agarwal-Harding Pearl River, NY | Humanitarian Grant | $5,959 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $906,682 | $687,361 | $594,328 | $215,309 | 84 | — |
| 2023 | $815,870 | $603,972 | $554,572 | $208,785 | 76 | — |
| 2022 | $751,187 | $470,203 | $435,294 | $151,268 | 57 | $145,268 |
| 2021 | $799,176 | $398,175 | $350,396 | $145,836 | 35 | $83,322 |
| 2020 | $688,572 | $359,134 | $434,529 | $277,574 | 30 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it strives to enhance orthopedic traumatology through education, research, mentorship, and work grounded in clinical practice. Its 2024 filing identifies grants for research, education, and humanitarian purposes. Named recipients include the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and research institutions; the filing also lists grants to individuals for humanitarian purposes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 84 grants totaling $215,309. Grant amounts ranged from $110 to $50,000, with a median of $482. Among the largest grants were $50,000 to OTA Resident Research Program for research; $20,000 each to Indiana University Research and SONA Global Limited for research; $20,000 to the Rectors and Visitors of the University of Virginia for research; and $20,000 to the Orthopaedic Trauma Association for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony Sorkin as president, Robert Dunbar MD as immediate past president, and Robert Hymes as treasurer. Board members listed are Derek Donegan MD, Pat Yoon MD, Richard Yoon MD, and Brandon Yuan MD. The foundation’s website lists Lee Ann Finno as administrator.
Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma is led by Anthony Sorkin, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony Sorkin
President
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Yoon MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Dunbar MD
Immediate Past President
Treasurer → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Yoon MD
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hymes
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Yuan MD
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Donegan MD
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: John Scolaro MD (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joshua Langford MD (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kyle Dickson MD (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Douglas Dirschl MD (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Saqib Rehman MD (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma
How much does Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma give each year?
Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma gave $215K across 84 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $209K across 76 grants.
What is Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma's typical grant size?
Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma's median grant in 2024 was $482, and its average grant was $2,563, across 84 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma that year got $2K on average.
Where does Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma give grants?
Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pearl River, NY (83 grants).
Does Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 84 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Grant" (72 grants), "Research Grant" (6 grants) and "Humanitarian Grant" (6 grants).
Who are Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma's largest grantees?
Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma's largest 2024 grantees include OTA Resident Research Program ($50,000), Indiana University Research ($28,000 across 2 grants) and Sona Global Limited ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma?
Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma reported $907K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $687K.
What does Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma fund?
The foundation says it strives to enhance orthopedic traumatology through education, research, mentorship, and work grounded in clinical practice. Its 2024 filing identifies grants for research, education, and humanitarian purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma's EIN?
Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1905850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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