EIN 74-2428242

American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
AFSH provides hand surgery education, research and outreach programs, awards grants/scholarships for trainees, and supports underserved communities.
Total revenues
$7,353,909
2022
Total expenses
$1,713,965
2022
Total assets
$32,804,790
2022
Num. employees
11
2022

Program areas at American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand

Research program - develop new ideas and new knowledge in the field of Hand and upper extremity care through a variety of grants.
Outreach program - to provide "short term missions" of Hand surgery/therapy in combination with practical education on current treatment options for common problems in underserved areas. In 2022, this included the touching hands which received donated equipment and supplies to assist with these missions.
Education program - elevating the skill level of surgeons in the areas of Hand and upper extremity Surgery through funding of educational programs and awarding of grants. Included in here are resident and fellow scholarships which allow approximately 300 young surgeons to attend the assh annual meeting at no cost.
Additional support for chase library and other additional awards.

Grants made by American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
American Society for Surgery of the Hand / Surgery of the HandEducation, Research, Fellowship and Outreach Grants$1,213,537

Who funds American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Society for Surgery of the Hand / Surgery of the HandTo Support Education, Research and Outreach in the Field of Hand Surgery$750,000
Schwab Charitable FundHealth$10,500
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift FundTo Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose$10,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand

NameTitleCompensation
Mark C AndersonChief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President$14,888
Pamela SchroederDeputy Executive Vice President$668
Bill ChandlerChief Financial Officer
Jacob AdlerChief Technology Officer
Melissa A. GarciaExecutive Vice President
...and 27 more key personnel

Financials for American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,530,417
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$581,551
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$5,233,962
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$7,979
Total revenues$7,353,909

Form 990s for American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
2018-122020-01-31990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
December 10, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from Integra Foundation
August 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersProfessional associationsDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthEducationMedical disciplines
Characteristics
Provides grantsConducts researchEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
822 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60607
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
assh.org/afsh/s/ 
Phone
(312) 880-1900
IRS details
EIN
74-2428242
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G90: Medical Disciplines
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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