Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Resear
The Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Research funds medical research projects so colleagues can directly impact trauma treatment
Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Resear at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,025,017
- +19.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $145,855
- +29.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $28,204
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $25,751
- -18.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Resear funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Resear gives
- Giving fell 50% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $20K (2022). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coalition National Trauma Research San Antonio, TX | Research support | $5,000 |
| American College of Surgeons Founda Chicago, IL | COT Firearm Injury Prevention | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,025,017 | $145,855 | $25,751 | — | — | $28,204 |
| 2023 | $855,158 | $112,783 | $31,643 | $10,000 | 2 | $23,613 |
| 2022 | $714,203 | $57,917 | $48,238 | $20,000 | 2 | $17,255 |
| 2021 | $799,501 | $110,901 | $38,496 | $20,000 | 2 | $49,276 |
| 2020 | $702,637 | $77,705 | $41,786 | $20,000 | 2 | $13,929 |
About Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Resear
Based on IRS filings
Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Resear is a public charity focused on Education, based in Batavia, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Resear is led by David Livingston, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Livingston
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Enrique Ginsburg
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Moore
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rozemary Kozar
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Rowell
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Scalea
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent King
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Gregory Jurkovich (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Jim Davis (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Grace Rozycki (2020) — Treasurer
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 Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Resear
How large is Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Resear?
Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Resear reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $146K.
What is Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Resear?
Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Resear is a public charity focused on Education, based in Batavia, IL. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Resear operate?
Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Resear has awarded grants in Illinois, Texas.
What is Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Resear's EIN?
Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Resear's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0136891. 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 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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