Medical Society of the District of Colum
Medical society of the District Of Columbia (MSDC) was formed by an act of congress for purposes adjudged most conducive to promoting and disseminating medical and surgical knowledge. The organization dedicates its effort to the well-being of physicians
Medical Society of the District of Colum at a glance
In short: Medical Society of the District of Colum gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,110
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,110
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,110
- Total assets
- $1,035,465
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Medical Society of the District of Colum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Healthy Physician Foundation ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Medical Society of the District of Colum gives
- Giving fell 50% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $50K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Physician Foundation Washington, DC | Msdc sterling ruffin fund to hpf for support of hpf physician health program | $25,110 |
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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 | $1,035,465 | $547,664 | $774,573 | $25,110 | 1 | $95,562 |
| 2023 | $1,180,541 | $470,510 | $601,630 | $20,500 | 1 | $50,090 |
| 2022 | $1,218,570 | $372,731 | $633,854 | $30,000 | 1 | $-12,738 |
| 2021 | $1,628,406 | $519,631 | $579,662 | $50,000 | 1 | $120,248 |
| 2020 | $1,621,688 | $382,227 | $619,174 | — | — | $15,928 |
About Medical Society of the District of Colum
Based on IRS filings
Medical Society of the District of Colum is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $96K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Medical Society of the District of Colum is led by Ashesh Patel, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashesh Patel
President
At-Lg Director & Then Pres-Elect → Pres.-Elect & Then President, 2023
Pres.-Elect & Then President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ew Emanuel
At-Large
Im.past President & Then At-Lg Director → At-Large Director, 2023
At-Large Director → At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Kirstiaan L. Nevin
Secretary & At-Large
President & Then Imm. Past President → Im.past President & Then Ama Del, 2023
Im.past President & Then Ama Del → Secretary & At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Robert Hay Jr.
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$149K (2020) → $140K (2024)
Anthony Ibe
At-Large
Director At-Large → At-Large Director, 2021
At-Large Director → At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dock G. Winston
President-Elect
Director At-Large → At-Large Director, 2021
At-Large Director → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neal D. Barnard
Ama Alt Delegate
Ama Alternate Delegate → Ama Delegate, 2023
Ama Delegate → Ama Alt Delegate, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter E. Lavine
Ama Delegate
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond K. Tu
Ama Delegate
Imm. Past President & Then Treasurer → Treasurer & Ama Delegate, 2021
Treasurer & Ama Delegate → Ama Delegate, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susanne Bathgate
Treasurer & Immediate Past President
Pres.-Elect & Then President → President & Then Imm. Past President, 2023
President & Then Imm. Past President → Treasurer & Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew E. Lecuyer
At Large Xcom & Ama Alt Delegate
Ama Alternate Delegate → At-Large Director & Ama Alternate Delegate, 2023
At-Large Director & Ama Alternate Delegate → At Large Xcom & Ama Alt Delegate, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Klint Peebles
At-Large
At-Large Director → At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Desiree Pineda
At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ida Bergstrom
At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Knight
At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: J. Desiree Pineda (2020–2023) — Board Chair & At-Large Director
- Former: Julian Craig (2020–2023) — At-Large Director
- Former: Theresa Stone (2020–2023) — Secretary & At-Large Director
- Former: Meghan Schott (2023) — Ama Alternate Delegate
- Former: Laurie E. Duncan (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Barry L. Lewis (2020–2021) — At-Large Director
- Former: Yavar Moghimi (2020–2021) — At-Large 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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $140K, to Robert Hay Jr (Executive Vice-President).
Frequently asked questions about Medical Society of the District of Colum
How much does Medical Society of the District of Colum give each year?
Medical Society of the District of Colum gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $21K across 1 grant.
How large is Medical Society of the District of Colum?
Medical Society of the District of Colum reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $548K.
Where does Medical Society of the District of Colum operate?
Medical Society of the District of Colum has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Medical Society of the District of Colum's EIN?
Medical Society of the District of Colum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0108420. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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