Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
The Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (GSDDS) is a statewide association based in Norcross, Georgia. Established in May 1958 according to its website, it describes a membership of more than 200 physicians and works to support an environment in which dermatologists can provide high-quality care.
Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at a glance
In short: Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery reported $346K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $346,254 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $3,009,336
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,490,162
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $88,918
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,639,342
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
- Contact
Mailing address: 6134 Poplar Bluff Cir No 101, Norcross, GA 30092
Phone: (770) 613-0932
Website: https://gaderm.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
GSDDS describes itself as a statewide association and its mission and advocacy work refer to Georgia. Its stated mission also addresses the availability of dermatologic care in the country.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $346K (2025). In 2025 it reported $346K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatology Foundation Evanston, IL | To Further Exempt Purpose | $10,650 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing identifies GSDDS as a public charity.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,009,336 | $1,490,162 | $1,639,342 | $346,254 | Total only | $88,918 |
| 2024 | $2,996,865 | $1,681,378 | $1,365,596 | — | — | $82,678 |
| 2023 | $2,558,019 | $1,677,253 | $1,345,791 | — | — | $2,368 |
| 2022 | $2,159,989 | $1,619,311 | $948,324 | — | — | $17,194 |
| 2021 | $1,551,778 | $1,120,567 | $593,769 | $10,650 | 1 | $12,185 |
| 2020 | $1,024,980 | $982,232 | $805,354 | $5,000 | 1 | $22 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GSDDS’s stated mission is to promote quality medical and surgical dermatology and dermatopathology by supporting a collegial environment in which Georgia’s dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, and dermatopathologists can further education, promote skin health and access to quality care, and organize politically to help maintain high-quality dermatologic care.
The society reports that it provides an annual educational symposium for members, along with networking opportunities and advocacy efforts. The 2025 filing describes meeting topics including vasculitis, oral ulcers, skin clues to systemic disease, new dermatology drugs, medical innovations, and malpractice concerns for dermatologists.
Grantmaking
The website refers to a GSDDS Grants program, but the available sources do not provide grant totals, recipients, award amounts, application requirements, or a deadline. IRS filing data report zero grants in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tara Morrison as executive director; Matthew Belcher, MD, as president; Tanda Lane, MD, as immediate past president; Jessica Mercer, MD, as secretary; Zakiya Pressley Rice, MD, as treasurer; Firas Hougeir, MD, as past president; Seth Bernacki, DO, as resident representative; and Thom Sandwich, MD, as legislative representative.
Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery is led by Tara Morrison, Executive Director on filings since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tara Morrison
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Belcher MD
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Firas Hougeir MD
Past President
Secretary → Immediate Past President, 2023
Immediate Past President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanda Lane MD
Immediate Past President
Treasurer → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zakiya Pressley Rice MD
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Mercer MD
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Bernacki DO
Resident Representative
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thom Sandwich MD
Legislative Representative
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Alex Gross MD (2020–2023) — Legislative Representative
- Former: Jamie Mackelfresh MD (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Katie Brown (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Davis Diamond MD (2023) — Resident Representative
- Former: Jamie Weisman MD (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Thomas Sandwich MD (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Jeremy Greer MD (2021–2022) — Resident Representative
- Former: David Harvey MD (2020) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
How much does Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery give each year?
Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery reported $346K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery?
Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What does Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery fund?
GSDDS’s stated mission is to promote quality medical and surgical dermatology and dermatopathology by supporting a collegial environment in which Georgia’s dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, and dermatopathologists can further education, promote skin health and access to quality care, and organize politically to help maintain high-quality dermatologic care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery?
Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check gaderm.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery make grants?
GSDDS describes itself as a statewide association and its mission and advocacy work refer to Georgia. Its stated mission also addresses the availability of dermatologic care in the country.
What is Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery's EIN?
Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1333683. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 27, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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