National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
The mission of the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting is to provide professional certification of surgical technologists (CST) and surgical first assistants (CSFA), thus promoting quality patient care in the surgical setting.
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting at a glance
In short: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting gave $40K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,000
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $12,208,345
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation for Surgical Technology ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
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 National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting gives
- Giving grew 167% 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 $15K (2021) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Surgical Technology Littleton, CO | Scholarship Assistance | $40,000 |
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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 | $12,208,345 | $3,955,802 | $3,882,870 | $40,000 | 1 | $422,463 |
| 2023 | $11,653,561 | $3,435,455 | $3,640,829 | $15,000 | 1 | $28,417 |
| 2022 | $11,396,402 | $3,954,398 | $3,566,496 | $20,000 | 1 | $-34,228 |
| 2021 | $11,701,509 | $3,696,449 | $2,795,935 | $15,000 | 1 | $402,122 |
| 2020 | $10,441,599 | $2,705,382 | $2,299,469 | — | — | $316,223 |
About National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Based on IRS filings
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting is a public charity focused on Academics, based in Littleton, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K. Net investment income was $422K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting is led by Linda Stewart, Interim-Ceo on the 2024 filing; 3 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Stewart
Interim-Ceo
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$93K (2024)
Gemma Fournier
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Price
Former CEO
CEO → Former CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$260K (2020) → $308K (2024)
Tinesha M. Moore
Finance & Hr Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$124K (2023) → $130K (2024)
Julie Leblanc
Trearurer
Director → Trearurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Libby McRae
Board Member
Treasurer → Former Treasurer, 2023
Former Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Rodriguez
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Gunter
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
April Anderson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Payne
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President & Former Secretary, 2023
Vice President & Former Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Navarro
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Elliott
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Krista Haines
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Ahluwalia
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Fernando Mendoza (2020–2023) — Former Vice President
- Former: Jeff Bidwell (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Gallagher MD (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Angela Burton (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michelle Gay (2021) — Director
- Former: Connie Bell (2020) — Director
- Former: Dana Bancer (2020) — Director
- Former: Grant Wilson (2020) — Director
- Former: Lorrie Campbell (2020) — Director
- Former: Ron Anderson (2020) — 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 $308K, to Ben Price (Former CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
How much does National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting give each year?
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting gave $40K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting?
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting reported $12.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What is National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting?
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting is a public charity focused on Academics, based in Littleton, CO. It holds $12.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting operate?
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting's EIN?
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1209865. 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 February 1, 2024)
- 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 September 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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