Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation
To be the philanthropic arm of the society for surgery of the alimentary tract. The foundation supports the research and education mission of the society. The history of the society demonstrates that research is the basis for new techniques, new procedures, and ultimately improved patient care. Education supports the research component by assuring that these new developments in surgery rapidly become part of everyday practice for the surgeons.
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation at a glance
In short: Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation gave $151K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $151K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,831
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $150,831
- Median grant
- $150,831
- Total assets
- $4,405,548
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation
DeMeester Fellowship
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Deadline
Deadline not published
Fischer International Fellowship
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Matthews Developing Leaders Program
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope ($151K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $715 (2022) to $151K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $151K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope Duarte, CA | Career Development Award | $150,831 |
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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 | $4,405,548 | $313,920 | $346,194 | $150,831 | 1 | $159,591 |
| 2023 | $4,113,990 | $346,655 | $248,339 | — | — | $162,907 |
| 2022 | $3,626,290 | $302,668 | $228,333 | $715 | Total only | $154,174 |
| 2021 | $4,421,266 | $336,018 | $154,860 | — | — | $100,608 |
| 2020 | $3,728,381 | $249,622 | $146,660 | — | — | $66,571 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Beverly, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $151K. Net investment income was $160K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation is led by Stanley W. Ashley Md Facs, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stanley W. Ashley Md Facs
Chair
Trustee → Chair & Trustee, 2022
Chair & Trustee → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer F. Tseng MPH MD
Trustee
Ex-Officio → Trustee & Ex-Officio, 2023
Trustee & Ex-Officio → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark P. Callery MD
Trustee
Ex-Officio → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary T. Hawn MD
Trustee-At-Large
Trustee-At-L → Trustee-At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Waddah B. Al-Refaie Md Facs
Trustee-At-Large
Trustee-At-L → Trustee-At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jayleen Grams MD PhD
Trustee-At-Large
Trustee-At-L → Trustee-At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Nicolas Vauthey MD
Vice Chair & Trustee
Trustee & Ex-Officio → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Vice Chair & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vic Velanovich MD
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony J. Vine MD
Trustee-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor S. Riall MD PhD
Ex-Officio
Secretary → Ex-Officio, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Lidor MD MPH
Secretary
Secretary-El → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Imran Hassan MD
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael G. House MD
Secretary-Elect
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Sharon M. Weber MD (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Steven C. Stain MD (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jeffrey B. Matthews MD (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Matthew Walsh MD (2020–2021) — Trust-At-Lrg
- Former: Nathaniel J. Soper MD (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation
How much does Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation give each year?
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation gave $151K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation?
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $314K.
What is Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation?
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Beverly, MA. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation operate?
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation's EIN?
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1731986. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- 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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