Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons
Sls endeavors to improve patient care and promote the highest standards of practice through education, training, and information distribution. Sls provides a forum for the introduction, discussion and dissemination of new and established ideas, techniques and therapies in laparoscopic, endoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive surgical techniques and technologies. A fundamental goal is to ensure that its members have access to the newest ideas and approaches in these evolving fields. Sls' unique multispecialty focus provides a comprehensive view of minimal access therapies to promote improved patient outcomes. Sls has focused on developing educational activities that use research, scientific case studies, and techniques from multiple specialties to broaden participants' scope of knowledge, provide strategies to bring new ideas and improvements into their practices, and empower change. The ultimate goal is to make our learners better surgeons and improve outcomes for their patients.
Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons at a glance
- Total assets
- $745,600
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $581,836
- -17.0% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $60,927
- -31.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $682,299
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $77K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $38,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $745,600 | $581,836 | $682,299 | — | — | $60,927 |
| 2024 | $806,559 | $700,996 | $708,984 | $38,500 | 1 | $89,503 |
| 2023 | $785,634 | $574,215 | $809,886 | $19,250 | 1 | $84,269 |
| 2022 | $932,238 | $824,911 | $866,254 | $57,750 | 1 | $31,998 |
| 2021 | $1,130,625 | $801,385 | $676,998 | $77,000 | 1 | $49,491 |
| 2020 | $1,045,119 | $637,209 | $709,291 | $38,500 | 1 | $13,485 |
About Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons
Based on IRS filings
Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in North Miami Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $746K in total assets. Net investment income was $61K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons is led by Raymond J. Lanzafame, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Raymond J. Lanzafame
Executive Director
Executive Director & Chairman → Executive Director, Chairman & Scientific Chair, 2023
Executive Director, Chairman & Scientific Chair → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $60K (2025)
Sharona Ross
President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maurice K. Chung
International Advisory Committee Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ceana Nezhat
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert B. Lim
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Melich
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Opoku-Anane
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Kennedy Burns
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael S. Kavic
Executive Officio
Board Member → Ex-Officio, 2022
Ex-Officio → Executive Officio, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Jessica Ybanez-Morano
Aide Advisor
Immediate Past President → Ex-Officio Aide Advisor, 2022
Ex-Officio Aide Advisor → Aide Advisor, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Radha Syed
Immediate Past President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard M. Satava
Scientific & Technology Advisor
Scientific & Technology Advisor → Ex-Officio, Scientific & Technology Advisor, 2022
Ex-Officio, Scientific & Technology Advisor → Scientific & Technology Advisor, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Fieldstone
Executive Officio
Board Member → Ex-Officio, 2022
Ex-Officio → Executive Officio, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian A. Hodgdon
Vice President
Board Member → Secretary- Treasurer, 2024
Secretary- Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan L. Salgado Morales
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Silvio Alen Canton
Iab Advisory
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Maurice K. Chung Rph MD (2020–2024) — International Advisory Committee Chair
- Former: Paul G. Toomey MD (2020–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Juan L. Salgado-Morales MD (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Opolu Anane (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mona Orady (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Paul Alan Wetter MD (2020–2023) — Executive Officio & Chairman - Emeritus
- Former: Michael W. McDonald MD (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: John E. Morrison Jr. MD (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Ja Hyun Shin MD (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Louise P. King MD JD (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jay A. Redan MD (2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Samay Jain MD (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $60K, to Raymond J Lanzafame (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons
How large is Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons?
Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons reported $746K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $582K.
What is Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons?
Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in North Miami Beach, FL. It holds $746K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons operate?
Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons's EIN?
Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0227883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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