Surgical Science Fdn is a private foundation focused on Education, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $2.0M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.9M
+4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-1.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
-1.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Surgical Science Fdn reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Surgical Science Fdn
Based on IRS filings
Surgical Science Fdn is a private foundation focused on Education, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $2.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,925,474 | $18,118,279 | $17,648,449 |
| Revenue | $2,093,482 | $1,741,274 | $884,862 |
| Expenses | $1,285,213 | $1,271,446 | $1,390,105 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,167,000 | $1,190,000 | $1,300,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,021,214 | $1,676,505 | $817,343 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,319,737 | $1,170,429 | $1,186,895 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Uw Foundation ($1,167,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UW FOUNDATION MADISON, WI | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,167,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR MICHAEL L BENTZ MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR MALCOLM MCAVOY DECAMP MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR CHARLES LEYS MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR SANDRA LIN MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR JOHN RECTENWALD MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES POSSIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRIAN ANDERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR SHARON WEBER MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR DAVID FOLEY MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR BEN ZARZAUR MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR ANNE LIDOR MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR REBECCA SIPPEL MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR DANA HAYDEN MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR SAMUEL POORE MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surgical Science Fdn?
Surgical Science Fdn is a private foundation focused on Education, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. It holds $18.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Surgical Science Fdn?
As of 2024, Surgical Science Fdn holds $18.9M in total assets with $2.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.2M in 2024.
Where does Surgical Science Fdn operate?
Surgical Science Fdn has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does Surgical Science Fdn award?
In 2024, Surgical Science Fdn awarded 1 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $1.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Surgical Science Fdn required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Surgical Science Fdn reported a distributable amount of $1.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Surgical Science Fdn's EIN?
Surgical Science Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0846339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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