Michael E Debakey International Surgical Society
To develop and enhance the surgical skills of selected doctors in various specialties of surgical medicine.
Michael E Debakey International Surgical Society at a glance
In short: Michael E Debakey International Surgical Society gave $868K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $868K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $867,974
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $867,974
- Median grant
- $867,974
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Michael E Debakey International Surgical Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Baylor College of Medicine ($868K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $868K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | General Support | $867,974 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $227 | $882,516 | $867,974 | 1 | $83 |
| 2021 | $882,289 | $57,128 | $24,952 | — | — | $51,724 |
| 2020 | $850,113 | $134,458 | $8,580 | — | — | $133,729 |
| 2019 | $724,235 | $39,582 | $11,125 | — | — | $33,831 |
About Michael E Debakey International Surgical Society
Based on IRS filings
Michael E Debakey International Surgical Society is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Bellaire, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $868K. Net investment income was $83.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael E Debakey International Surgical Society is led by Matthew J. Wall Jr. MD, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 13 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Matthew J. Wall Jr. MD
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Alison Wilson MD
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bruce Applebaum MD
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
chris cribari MD
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David Meagher MD
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Fareed Khouqeer MD
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Aucar MD
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kenneth L. Mattox MD
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ronney Stadler MD
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Scott LeMaire MD
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tripp Buckley MD
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Eric J Silberfein MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Harrell Jr. MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Eric J Silberfein M (2019) — Board Member
- Former: James Harrell Jr M. (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Michael E Debakey International Surgical Society
How much does Michael E Debakey International Surgical Society give each year?
Michael E Debakey International Surgical Society gave $868K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is Michael E Debakey International Surgical Society?
Michael E Debakey International Surgical Society is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Bellaire, TX.
Where does Michael E Debakey International Surgical Society operate?
Michael E Debakey International Surgical Society has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Michael E Debakey International Surgical Society's EIN?
Michael E Debakey International Surgical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1902274. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 23, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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