International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation
The mission of the society is:1. To associate persons interested in the fields of heart and lung transplantation,end-stage heart and lung disease, and related sciences.2. To encourage and stimulate basic and clinical research in these disciplines andto promote new therpeutic strategies.3. To hold scientific meetings featuring presentations and discussions relevant tothese disciplines.4. To sponsor a scientific journal for the publication of manuscripts related tothese disciplines.5. To establish and maintain an international registry for heart and lung transplantation.6. To award research grants and establish endowments for the study of thesedisciplines.
International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation at a glance
In short: International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.0M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000,000
- +447.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,000,000
- +1543.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000,000
- Total assets
- $19,183,052
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ishlt Foundation ($1.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation gives
- Giving grew 1076% 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 $33K (2022) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ishlt Foundation Chicago, IL | Research Grant | $1,000,000 |
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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 | $19,183,052 | $7,118,392 | $7,543,693 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $670,147 |
| 2023 | $19,239,923 | $6,923,803 | $5,723,127 | $182,500 | 3 | $598,926 |
| 2022 | $17,334,936 | $6,373,232 | $5,659,271 | $32,500 | 1 | $433,797 |
| 2021 | $16,952,293 | $4,949,558 | $3,967,612 | $85,000 | 2 | $445,031 |
| 2020 | $14,961,655 | $2,360,542 | $3,310,773 | $85,000 | 2 | $333,276 |
About International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation
Based on IRS filings
International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $670K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation is led by Gregory Schultz, CEO on every filing since 2020; 5 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory Schultz
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$260K (2020) → $407K (2024)
Christian Benden
President
Secretary → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Schweinzger
Director of Meetings
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $162K (2024)
Susan Bessner
Director of Education
Director of Educ. → Director of Education, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $154K (2024)
Jessica Burke
Director of Marketing
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $120K (2024)
Caron Burch
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diyar Saeed
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jignesh K. Patel
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Snyder
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simon Urschel
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yael Peled
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Baran
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haifa Lyster
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marta Farrero Torres
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Schweiger
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Saima Aslam
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Adair
COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $134K (2024)
Mardi Gomberg-Maitland
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Christie
Past President
President-Elect → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter M. Hopkins
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josef Stehlik
President-Elect
Director → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Daniel F. Dilling (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Martin J. Goddard (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Andreas Zuckermann (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Angela Lorts (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Marc De Perrot (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Are M. Holm (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Edward Cantu III (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kiran K. Khush (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lara Danziger-Isakov (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Tereza Martinu (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Annemarie Kaan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joseph Rogers (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Michael A. Shullo (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Ulrich Jorde (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Goran Dellgren (2020) — Director
- Former: Kathy Grady (2020) — Director
- Former: Manreet Kanwar (2020) — Director
- Former: Stuart Sweet (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $407K, to Gregory Schultz (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation
How much does International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation give each year?
International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $183K across 3 grants.
How large is International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation?
International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation reported $19.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.1M.
What is International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation?
International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $19.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation operate?
International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington.
What is International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation's EIN?
International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3142246. 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 October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 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 November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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