The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists
The foundation provides opportunities for education, research, technology and global outreach with the ultimate goal of improving women's health.
The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists at a glance
In short: The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists gave $66K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,388
- -75.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,597
- -57.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,207
- Total assets
- $1,108,572
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mount Sinai Toronoto ($23K). Together the top 4 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 23 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists gives
- Giving fell 78% 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 $66K (2024) to $354K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai Toronoto | To support the training expenses of the fmigs fellow(s) for one year. | $22,500 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | To support the training expenses of the fmigs fellow(s) for one year. | $22,500 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | To support the training expenses of the fmigs fellow(s) for one year. | $11,914 |
| University of Penn Hershey, PA | To support the training expenses of the fmigs fellow(s) for one year. | $9,474 |
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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 | $1,108,572 | $226,662 | $307,296 | $66,388 | 4 | $23,094 |
| 2023 | $1,215,945 | $541,774 | $507,341 | $272,000 | 7 | $19,525 |
| 2022 | $996,790 | $277,320 | $295,546 | $80,000 | 2 | $16,716 |
| 2021 | $1,330,354 | $503,121 | $432,480 | $308,000 | 4 | $13,872 |
| 2020 | $1,233,218 | $416,379 | $435,613 | $354,000 | 6 | $12,150 |
About The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists
Based on IRS filings
The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists is a public charity, based in Cypress, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $66K. Net investment income was $23K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists is led by Linda Michels, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Michels
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vadim Morozov
President
Secretary Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles E. Miller
Former President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Former President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Warren
Vice President
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gaby Moawad
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Iris Kerin Orbuch
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy K. Winer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Garcia
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ido Sirota
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Brill
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise King
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Bonnet
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: John Sunyecz (2020–2023) — Former President
- Former: Shannon Cohn (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Javier Magrina (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shanti Mohling (2020–2022) — Former President
- Former: Thomas Lyons (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph M. Gobern (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: K. Warren Volker (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Kristinell Keil (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Franklin Loffer (2020) — Board Member
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 The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists
How much does The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists give each year?
The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists gave $66K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $272K across 7 grants.
What is The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists's typical grant size?
The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists's median grant in 2024 was $17,207, and its average grant was $16,597, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists give grants?
The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists's top state is Tennessee, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Pennsylvania (14%).
Does The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists?
The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $227K.
What is The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists's EIN?
The Foundation of the American Assoc of Gynecological Laparoscopists's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4375651. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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