AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND
AI Summary
The American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on funding initiatives related to hand surgery. In 2024, it awarded a total of $1.2 million across 11 grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model and by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits seeking to connect can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Nutrition
Surgery
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND
Chicago, IL
$8.5M
92%
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Dearborn, MI
$91.3K
< 1%
THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION.
Cleveland, OH
$67.5K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$65K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.1M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND?
No. AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND give?
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Maryland, and Michigan. 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 FOUNDATION FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $65 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND make each year?
In 2024, AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND fund recently?
In 2024, AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, and THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION.. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND?
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.