The New York Academy of Medicine
The New York Academy of Medicine is a public charity based in New York, NY, formed in 1851. It works to advance health equity through research, community partnerships, policy work, and its medical library, and it provides grants, fellowships, and awards for health-related research and education.
The New York Academy of Medicine at a glance
In short: The New York Academy of Medicine reported $25K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $24,531 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -93.4% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $64,435,637
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $10,636,391
- -44.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $2,972,791
- -76.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $12,192,915
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The New York Academy of Medicine
- How to Apply
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For the Valentine Fellowship, the listed process is an online application with supporting materials. The David E. Rogers award description identifies eligible applicants and project aims but does not provide an application process here.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1216 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029-5205
Phone: (212) 822-7222
Website: https://nyam.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The New York Academy of Medicine
Who The New York Academy of Medicine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 27 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Academy is based in New York, NY. Its research and community partnerships operate across New York City and beyond, and its reported 2023 grants included organizations in New York communities such as Buffalo, Syracuse, Batavia, Cazenovia, and Wellsville. For the Valentine Fellowship, preference is given to candidates pursuing research training at institutions in the greater New York area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The New York Academy of Medicine gives
- Giving grew 518% from 2020 to 2023. 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 $25K (2024) to $371K (2023). In 2024 it reported $25K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make the Road New York Brooklyn, NY | Examine practices related to income and food security for low-income latinx immigrant families. | $53,333 |
| Ardent Solutions Inc Wellsville, NY | To Build Age-Friendly Neighborhoods | $25,000 |
| Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | To Build Age-Friendly Neighborhoods | $25,000 |
| Glow Young Mens Christian Association Inc Batavia, NY | To Build Age-Friendly Neighborhoods | $25,000 |
| Grassroots Gardens of Western New York Buffalo, NY | To Build Age-Friendly Neighborhoods | $25,000 |
| Green Options Buffalo - Go Bike Buffalo Buffalo, NY | To Build Age-Friendly Neighborhoods | $25,000 |
| Madison County Rural Health Council Inc Cazenovia, NY | To Build Age-Friendly Neighborhoods | $25,000 |
| Syracuse Northeast Community Center Inc Syracuse, NY | To Build Age-Friendly Neighborhoods | $25,000 |
| Syracuse Community Health Center Inc - Women of Pearls Syracuse, NY | To Build Age-Friendly Neighborhoods | $25,000 |
| Net Positive Inc - the Fountry Buffalo, NY | To Build Age-Friendly Neighborhoods | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,435,637 | $10,636,391 | $12,192,915 | $24,531 | Total only | $2,972,791 |
| 2023 | $66,516,568 | $19,168,633 | $13,236,437 | $370,573 | 19 | $12,768,124 |
| 2022 | $66,893,539 | $11,435,093 | $12,279,581 | $65,334 | 1 | $3,091,268 |
| 2021 | $83,761,526 | $11,379,075 | $12,623,179 | $365,285 | 6 | $3,590,978 |
| 2020 | $78,080,614 | $9,512,181 | $12,609,231 | $60,000 | 1 | $2,009,883 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission as “drive progress towards improved health through attaining health equity.” Its work includes research and evaluation; community partnerships and policy solutions; training and technical assistance; and library-based research, education, and public programming.
The Academy’s reported grant recipients illustrate support for a range of community organizations. For example, the Syracuse Community Health Center describes its mission as providing quality health care to all, with a commitment to people who might otherwise be excluded from the healthcare system. Grassroots Gardens of Western New York says it works to grow healthy food, heal systemic harm, and strengthen neighborhood connections through community gardens. Green Options Buffalo describes its work as promoting healthy, environmentally sustainable transportation and healthier, safer, and more connected communities.
Grantmaking
The Academy’s website says it distributes more than $400,000 each year in grants and fellowships to medical students, experienced physicians, and researchers. IRS filing data reports 19 grants totaling $370,573 in 2023, one grant totaling $65,334 in 2022, and no grants in 2024. Among the 2023 recipients listed, eight organizations received $25,000 each.
Examples of 2023 grantees include Ardent Solutions Inc, Syracuse Community Health Center Inc, Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc, and Grassroots Gardens of Western, each of which received $25,000.
The David E. Rogers Student Fellowship Award provides stipends of $4,000 each for up to five medical or dental student projects addressing community health, including the needs of underserved or disadvantaged populations. The Academy’s listed eligibility criteria include U.S. citizenship or authorized residency.
The Ferdinand C. Valentine Fellowship Award supports research training in urology for physicians who have completed residency training and intend to pursue an academic career. Preference is given to candidates planning fellowships at institutions in the greater New York area. The listed 2026–2027 application cycle had a January 20, 2026 deadline, which has passed. The application materials described for that cycle included a cover letter, education and research experience, facilities and budget information, career goals, a research proposal, a curriculum vitae, and a sponsor support letter.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Ann Kurth, president; Wayne J. Riley, MD, chair; and James Flynn, MS, chair emeritus/treasurer. Mark L. Wagar is listed as vice chair through April 2024. Trustees listed include Gil Addo, MBA; Nesa R. Amamoo; Charles N. Bertolami, DDS; Natalia Cineas, DNP; John Damonti, MSW; and Martine Ferland.
The New York Academy of Medicine is led by Ann Kurth, President on every filing since 2023; 9 of 33 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Kurth
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$650K (2023) → $700K (2024)
Wayne J. Riley MD
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Ravosa
Director & Communications
Director, Marketing & Committee → Director & Communications, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $178K (2024)
Paul H. Theerman
Director & Library
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $196K (2024)
Stephen W. Paul
Director & Finance
Director of Finance → Director & Finance, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$173K (2020) → $197K (2024)
Jacqueline Bonilla
Director & Human Resources
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$171K (2024)
Charles N. Bertolami DDS
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elena Rios MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elsa-Grace V. Giardina MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Damonti Msw
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark N. Kaplan Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul P. Tanico JD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martine Ferland
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janis Smith-Gomez MBA
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Oliver Dnp
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gil Addo MBA
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janine Versi MBA
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie-Laure Romney MD
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalia Cineas Dnp
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew D. Racine MD PhD
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis A. Mitchell DDS MPH
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Moline MD
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Weiss
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nesa R. Amamoo
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tonya Walker MD MPH
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Choi
Senior Vice President Finance & Administration
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$344K (2024)
Jill Clark Chief
Develop. Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$249K (2024)
Kathryn Hall
Senior Vice President Research
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$219K (2024)
Kumbirai Madondo Dir Comm
Prgms & Policy Sol.
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$146K (2024)
Barbara A. Green
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Flynn Ms
Chair Emeritus & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark L. Wagar
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashwin Vasan MD
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Miguel A. Perez (2020–2023) — Senior Vice President Public Engagement
- Former: Jennifer H. Mieres MD (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Julia Iyasere MD (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Philip O. Ozuah MD (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jacqueline Bonilla De Montero (2022–2023) — Director & Human Resources
- Former: Lori Frank (2022–2023) — Senior Vice President Research
- Former: Andrea Choi Svp Finance (2023) — Administration
- Former: Carolyn Bello (2023) — Ass. Director of Finance
- Former: Freda K. Gimpel Svp Finance (2023) — Administration
- Former: Sejal Gandhi (2023) — Director, Edu. & Conference Center
- Former: Dave A. Chokshi MD (2020–2022) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Judith A. Salerno MD (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Julian Harris MD (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Marc D. Grodman MD (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mia Jung MBA (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Nancy Clayman (2020–2022) — Director & Development
- Former: Sejal Gandhi Director (2020–2022) — Education & Conference Center
- Former: Freda K. Gimpel (2021–2022) — Senior Vice President Finance & Administration
- Former: Linda J. Weiss (2021–2022) — Director & Evaluation
- Former: Richard Park MD (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: David S. Siscovick (2020–2021) — Senior Research Scientist
- Former: Kathleen D. O'Donnell (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President Finance & Administrator
- Former: Kimberly L. Bogard Svp (2021) — Strategy & Programs
- Former: Claire Pomeroy MD (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Kimberly L. Bogard (2020) — Senior Vice President Strategy & Programs
- Former: Linda J. Weiss Dir Center (2020) — For Eval. & Applied Research
- Former: Ramanathan Raju MD (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Stanley A. Lefkowitz PhD (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Steven Felsher JD (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Steven M. Safyer MD (2020) — Trustee
- Former: William A. Haseltine PhD (2020) — Trustee
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 $700K, to Ann Kurth (President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The New York Academy of Medicine
How much does The New York Academy of Medicine give each year?
The New York Academy of Medicine reported $25K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $371K across 19 grants.
How large is The New York Academy of Medicine?
The New York Academy of Medicine reported $64.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.6M.
What does The New York Academy of Medicine fund?
The organization states its mission as “drive progress towards improved health through attaining health equity.” Its work includes research and evaluation; community partnerships and policy solutions; training and technical assistance; and library-based research, education, and public programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The New York Academy of Medicine?
For the Valentine Fellowship, the listed process is an online application with supporting materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The New York Academy of Medicine make grants?
The Academy is based in New York, NY. Its research and community partnerships operate across New York City and beyond, and its reported 2023 grants included organizations in New York communities such as Buffalo, Syracuse, Batavia, Cazenovia, and Wellsville. For the Valentine Fellowship, preference is given to candidates pursuing research training at institutions in the greater New York area.
What is The New York Academy of Medicine's EIN?
The New York Academy of Medicine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1656674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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