The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society
The American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc., known as the Triological Society, is an Oak Brook, Illinois-based public charity that supports education, research, and fellowship in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Its grantmaking includes research career development awards for otolaryngologists and supplemental support for eligible clinician-scientists.
The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society at a glance
In short: The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society gave $480K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $48K), top state Maryland. 80% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $480,000
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $48,000
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $25,533,786
- +6.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 80% first-time grantees (8 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society
- Contact
Mailing address: 1000 Jorie Blvd 385, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: (630) 365-7577
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Kevin Motz ($80K). Together the top 10 received $480K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 41 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (33%), California (25%), Ohio (17%), New York (8%), and Tennessee (8%); a listed grant also went to a recipient in Wisconsin. These figures describe the locations of the reported recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society open to new grantees?
80%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 10 grantees (80%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $40K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2020) to $480K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $480K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Kevin Motz Baltimore, MD | General Research Grant | $80,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles Ashley Kita Los Angeles, CA | General Research Grant | $80,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles Edward C Kuan MD MBA Los Angeles, CA | General Research Grant | $40,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Francis Creighton MD Baltimore, MD | General Research Grant | $40,000 |
| Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Yin REN MD PHD Columbus, OH | General Research Grant | $40,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Leila Jean Mady MD PHD MPH Baltimore, MD | General Research Grant | $40,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Daniel Sun Cincinnati, OH | General Research Grant | $40,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York Yi Cai MD New York, NY | General Research Grant | $40,000 |
| Vanderbilt Univ Medical Center Jason Park MD PHD Nashville, TN | General Research Grant | $40,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Ruth Davis MD Madison, WI | General Research Grant | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,533,786 | $2,953,010 | $2,798,197 | $480,000 | 10 | $986,672 |
| 2024 | $24,063,721 | $2,966,489 | $2,563,002 | $400,000 | 8 | $1,194,511 |
| 2023 | $22,079,995 | $2,578,951 | $2,430,247 | $280,000 | 5 | $713,889 |
| 2022 | $20,917,521 | $2,518,449 | $2,403,280 | $400,000 | 9 | $942,194 |
| 2021 | $24,142,288 | $2,371,039 | $1,636,499 | $360,000 | 9 | $908,024 |
| 2020 | $19,569,017 | $2,333,738 | $1,938,759 | $160,000 | 4 | $618,912 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Society’s mission is to help otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons and other healthcare professionals develop and maintain knowledge and skills in pursuit of improved patient care through education, research, and fellowship. Its stated goals include supporting and disseminating basic and clinical research, encouraging scientific and technical advances, and mentoring otolaryngologists as scholars and leaders.
The Society funds research in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Its website describes support for clinical and basic research, alternative science, and research career development for young otolaryngologists. The 2024 filing describes scientific meetings, medical journal publication, and support for research projects as organizational programs. It also states that grant recipients must submit reports every six months and a final report, which the executive committee reviews and approves.
The 2025 grants listed were made to universities and medical centers. For example, Johns Hopkins University describes itself as a research university with education and research across multiple disciplines; Vanderbilt University Medical Center describes itself as an academic health system providing patient care and conducting clinical and translational research; and Columbia University describes itself as a research institution with a medical center. These are the grantees’ own descriptions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Society reported 10 grants totaling $480,000. Grants ranged from $40,000 to $80,000, with a median of $40,000. The listed grants were designated for general research.
The largest 2025 grants were $80,000 each to Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the University of California, Los Angeles. Other listed grants of $40,000 went to UCLA, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the University of Cincinnati, Columbia University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and the University of Wisconsin.
The Society’s Research Career Development Awards provide $40,000 for 12–24 months and are non-renewable. Eligible project areas listed on the website include clinical research, basic research, health services and outcomes research, technology or procedure development, otolaryngology status and trends, and historical perspectives. The website’s 2026 application deadline of March 16, 2026 was a past cycle as of October 2, 2026.
The Triological Society/American College of Surgeons Clinician Scientist Development Awards provide supplemental funding of $80,000 per year for up to three years, or for the remaining term of an existing award. The program is for otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons with a new NIH K08/K23 award or an existing award with at least three years remaining as of October 1 of the application year. Applicants must be Associate Fellows or Fellows of the American College of Surgeons. The website’s May 15, 2026 application deadline was a past cycle as of October 2, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Stewart as president, Albert Merati as president-elect, and Alan Micco as past president. Other listed officers and directors are Andrew H Murr, executive vice president; Yuri Agrawal, treasurer; Dana Thompson, associate EVP; Bradley Goldstein, research coordinator; Maie St John, member at large; Myles Pensak, EVP emeritus; and Jeffrey Simons, education coordinator.
The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society is led by Beth Faubel, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 4 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth Faubel
Executive Director
Administrator → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$29K (2022) → $180K (2025)
Michael Stewart
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel G. Deschler MD
Thesis Chair
Thesis Chair → These Chair, 2023
These Chair → Thesis Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew H. Murr
Executive Vice President
Treasurer → Executive Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$85K (2025)
Myles L. Pensak MD
Executive Vice President Emeritus
Executive Vice President → Executive Vice President Emeritus, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Samuel H. Selesnick MD
Laryngoscope Editor in Chief
Laryngoscope Editor-In-Chief → Laryngoscope Editor-In-Chi, 2024
Laryngoscope Editor-In-Chi → Laryngoscope Editor in Chief, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$150K (2023) → $160K (2025)
Colleen Finnerman
Coordinator
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Alan G. Micco MD
Past President
Middle Vice President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Albert Merati
President-Elect
Western Vice President → President-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana M. Thompson MD
Associate Executive Vice President
Assistant Executive Vice President → Assistant Executive Vice P, 2024
Assistant Executive Vice P → Associate Executive Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maie A. St John MD
Member at Large
Western Secretary & Treasurer → Western Vice President, 2023
Western Vice President → Member at Large, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natasha Mirza
Eastern Section Vice President
Eastern Secretary & Treasurer → Eastern Section Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley J. Goldstein MD
Research Coordinator
Research Liaison → Research Coordinator, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lamont Jones
Middle Section Secretary
Middle Secretary & Treasurer → Middle Section Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven J. Wang MD
Western Section Secretary
Western Secretary & Treasurer → Western Section Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anand Devaiah
Eastern Section Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Buchman
Middle Section Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dinesh Chhetri
Western Section Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Earl Harley
Southern Section Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Simons
Education Coordinator
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madison Clark
Southern Section Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Lindsay
Enttoday Editor in Chief
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Romaine Johnson
Lio Editor in Chief
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Bowe
Social Media Coordinator
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yuri Agrawal
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Adam Zanation MD (2020–2024) — Southern Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Harold C. Pillsbury MD (2020–2024) — Assistant Executive Vice P
- Former: Michael E. Hoffer MD (2020–2024) — President-Elect
- Former: Michael M. Johns III MD (2020–2024) — Social Media Coordinator
- Former: Robert Kellman MD (2020–2024) — Eastern Vice President
- Former: Stephen S. Park MD (2020–2024) — Cme Coordinator
- Former: Ralph B. Metson MD (2021–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Andrew Goldberg MD (2022–2024) — President
- Former: J. Paul Willging MD (2022–2024) — Middle Vice President
- Former: Cherie-Ann Nathan Me (2023–2024) — Southern Vice President
- Former: David E. Eibling MD (2020–2022) — Eastern Vice President
- Former: Donald T. Donovan Ms (2020–2022) — Southern Vice President
- Former: Gaelyn Garrett (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Gail Binderup (2020–2022) — Administrator
- Former: Gerald S. Berke MD (2020–2022) — Research Liaison
- Former: Marilene B. Wang MD (2020–2022) — Western Vice President
- Former: Mark S. Persky MD (2020–2022) — Assistant Executive Vice President
- Former: Michael S. Benninger MD (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Bruce J. Gantz MD (2022) — Middle Vice President
- Former: M. Boyd Gillespie MD (2022) — Southern Vice President
- Former: Peter A. Weisskopf MD (2022) — Western Vice President
- Former: Sujana S. Chandrasekhar MD (2022) — Eastern Vice President
- Former: Mary Brown-Zoucha (2020–2021) — Director of Finance
- Former: Paul Willging MD (2020–2021) — Middle Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Sigsbee Duck MD (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Fred Telischi MD (2020) — Southern Vice President
- Former: Gregory A. Grillone MD (2020) — Eastern Vice President
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 $180K, to Beth Faubel (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society
How much does The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society give each year?
The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society gave $480K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $400K across 8 grants.
What is The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society's typical grant size?
The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $48,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society that year got $50K on average.
Where does The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society give grants?
The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society's top state is Maryland, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (25%) and Ohio (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society's largest grantees?
The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society's largest 2025 grantees include Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Kevin Motz ($80,000), University of California Los Angeles Ashley Kita ($80,000) and University of California Los Angeles Edward C Kuan MD MBA ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society?
The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society reported $25.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What does The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society fund?
The Society’s mission is to help otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons and other healthcare professionals develop and maintain knowledge and skills in pursuit of improved patient care through education, research, and fellowship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society?
The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society's EIN?
The American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1773209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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