AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
31-6051199
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Professional Societies & Associations
Regional Funder
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
31-6051199
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Professional Societies & Associations
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The American Society for Surgery of the Hand is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on advancing the field of hand surgery through targeted grantmaking, having distributed $2.1 million across 52 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based engagement model, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF HAND AND UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF PATIENTS AND PRACTITIONERS.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Science
Surgery
Diseases and conditions
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND
Chicago, IL
$13.6M
64%
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
Chicago, IL
$4M
19%
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Dearborn, MI
$786.3K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$22.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND?
No. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND give?
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Michigan, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND make each year?
In 2024, AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND fund recently?
In 2024, AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND, AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION, and UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND?
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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