The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
The apsf's mission is to improve the safety of patients during anesthesia care by: identifying safety initiatives and creating recommendations to implement directly and with partner organizations, being a leading voice for anesthesia patient safety worldwide, and supporting and advancing anesthesia patient safety culture, knowledge, and learning.
The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation at a glance
In short: The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation gave $610K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $152K), top state Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $609,999
- +61.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $152,500
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $16,260,647
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (26% 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 The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
APSF/FAER Mentored Research Training Grant
The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
Amount
Up to US $300,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Quality Improvement Awards Grant
The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Trainee Quality Improvement/Patient Safety Recognition Program
The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington ($160K). Together the top 4 received $610K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 14 grants of 20 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). 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 $299K (2020) to $655K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $610K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Apsf research grant and the ellison c. Pierce, jr. Md merit award | $160,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California San Diego La Jolla, CA | Apsf Research Grant | $150,000 |
| The University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Apsf-Faer MRTG Grant | $150,000 |
| Miller School of Medicine of the University of Miami Miami, FL | Apsf Research Grant | $149,999 |
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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 | $16,260,647 | $2,403,140 | $2,514,978 | $609,999 | 4 | $1,060,046 |
| 2023 | $14,867,025 | $3,254,181 | $2,327,582 | $376,999 | 3 | $1,737,589 |
| 2022 | $13,172,936 | $3,325,369 | $2,263,390 | $412,117 | 4 | $1,818,985 |
| 2021 | $16,092,814 | $2,466,002 | $2,265,745 | $654,590 | 7 | $956,051 |
| 2020 | $14,104,656 | $4,413,213 | $1,693,732 | $299,233 | 2 | $2,884,717 |
About The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation is a public charity, based in Schaumburg, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $610K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation is led by Brian Reilly, Chief Executive Officer on the 2024 filing; 15 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Reilly
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Cole MD
President
Apsf Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$600 (2020) → $126K (2024)
Dru Riddle Phd Dnp Crna
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$800 (2021) → $1K (2024)
Elizabeth Rebello Md Fasa Cpps
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$800 (2021) → $4K (2024)
Jeffrey M. Feldman Md Mse
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $8K (2024)
John W. Beard MD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$800 (2021) → $800 (2024)
Joshua Lea Dnp Mba Crna
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $3K (2024)
Lynn Reede Dnp Mba Crna Fnap
Director-At-Large
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$200 (2023) → $1K (2024)
Seema Kumbhat MD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$600 (2022) → $1K (2024)
Jay Mesrobian Md Mba Fasa Fache
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$600 (2022) → $1K (2024)
Meghan Lane-Fall Md Mshp Fccm
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$600 (2023) → $600 (2024)
Shane Angus Caa Msa
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $1K (2024)
Emily Methangkool MD MPH
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$29K (2023) → $39K (2024)
Brian J. Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
May C. M. Pian-Smith Md Ms
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Chan PhD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angie Lindsey
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Desiree Chappell Crna
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Bartlett
Treasurer
Apsf Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2024)
Della M. Lin Ms Md Fasa
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $5K (2024)
Steven B. Greenberg Md Fccp Fccm
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$26K (2021) → $33K (2024)
Lisa Steininger
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Manka
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Marjorie P. Stiegler MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Patty Mullen Reilly Crna (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul Pomerantz (2022–2023) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Steven K. Howard MD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark A. Warner MD (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Meghan Lane-Fall MD (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Alice Romie Pharmd (2021) — Director
- Former: Linda Groah Msn Rn Cnor Nea-Bc (2021) — Director
- Former: Maria Van Pelt Crna PhD (2021) — Director
- Former: Shane Angus Caa (2021) — Director
- Former: Alice Romie (2020) — Director
- Former: Della M. Lin (2020) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey M. Feldman (2020) — Director
- Former: Joshua Lea (2020) — Director
- Former: Linda Groah (2020) — Director
- Former: Lynn Reede (2020) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Maria Van Pelt (2020) — Director
- Former: Matthew B. Weinger (2020) — Apsf Secretary
- Former: May C. M. Pian-Smith (2020) — Director
- Former: Patty Mullen Reilly (2020) — Director
- Former: Shane C. Angus (2020) — Director
- Former: Steven B. Greenberg (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 $126K, to Daniel J Cole MD (President). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
How much does The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation give each year?
The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation gave $610K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $377K across 3 grants.
What is The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation's typical grant size?
The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $152,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation give grants?
The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation's top state is Washington, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (25%) and Pennsylvania (25%).
Does The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation?
The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation reported $16.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation's EIN?
The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0287258. 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 September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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