Grantmaking public charity · EIN 74-2428242
American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand
Chicago, IL
American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand is a public charity that makes grants based in Chicago, IL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $1.73M in grants paid across 193 grants, with $41.4M in total assets. Its largest grants went to American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Johns Hopkins University and The Regents of the University of Michigan.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grant recipients are required to submit an annual accounting of how grant funds were used and are expected to return any unused grant proceeds after the conclusion of the research project.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To provide educational services and programs concerning hand surgery; to stimulate research and investigation of and teaching on the methods for preventing, correcting and treating diseases of the hand arising from congenital, developmental, nutritional, traumatic, or other causes; to perform and do any and all such other acts as are necessary, convenient, or proper to the attainment of these objectives.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Society for Surgery of the Hand | Chicago, IL | Education, Researchsearch, Fellowship and Outreach Grants | $627,872 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Basic Science | $66,250 |
| The Regents of the University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Clinical Research | $66,250 |
| Medstar Health Research Institute | Boston, MA | Clinical Research, Practice Grant | $65,000 |
| The General Hospital Corporation | Boston, MA | Fast Track/Basic Science | $65,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | Fast Track/ Basic Science | $65,000 |
| Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine | Bethesda, MD | Basic Science | $60,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Clinical Research Fast Track Hvo Support | $46,000 |
| Hia Technologies Inc | La Crescenta, CA | Practice Grant | $35,000 |
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX | Goldner Award (clinical) | $30,000 |
| The Regents of the University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Practice Grant | $25,000 |
| Orthocarolina Research Institute Inc | Charlotte, NC | Joint Afsh/Ahtf Grant | $20,000 |
| Spirit of Charity Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Bunnell Grant | $20,000 |
The 13 largest of 193 grants listed on the return. 180 grants to individuals ($475K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $1,728,035 in grants paid (193 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to American Society for Surgery of the Hand (IL), $628K, Johns Hopkins University (MD), $66.3K, The Regents of the University of Michigan (MI), $66.3K, Medstar Health Research Institute (MA), $65K and The General Hospital Corporation (MA), $65K.