Physicians Aid Association
Accepts applications
Physicians Aid Association is a private foundation in West Hollywood, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $289,778 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,965 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$289,778
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,965
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $257,187 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $363,135 | 9 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $257,187 | 9 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $289,778 | 16 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Physicians Aid Association 1049 Havenhurst Drive 90, West Hollywood, CA 90046 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 427-7892, sunnie@lapaa.org |
| What to submit | A physician (or deceased doctor's qualified family member) who is in need of financial aid, submits a letter requesting such assistance accompanied by an explanation/outline of the facts and circumstances along with supporting documentation. |
| Deadlines | Submissions accepted anytime. |
| Restrictions | As stated in the organization's articles of incorporation, the organization provides monetary assistance and resources to needy doctors of medicine and to needy widows and minor children of deceased doctors of medicine. Further, the bylaws state that physicians must have worked in the greater los angeles area for more than one year, and they and their families should live in the greater los angeles area in order to be eligible for consideration. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Physicians Aid Association funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $289,778 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Drew School of Medicine | Grant to students | $75,000 |
| UCLA David Geffen School of Medicin | Grant to students | $50,000 |
| Individual | Unexpected financial hardship | $41,969 |
| Individual | Unexpected financial hardship | $24,840 |
| Individual | Unexpected financial hardship | $22,552 |
| Individual | Unexpected financial hardship | $20,211 |
| Individual | Unexpected financial hardship | $18,488 |
| Individual | Unexpected financial hardship | $6,500 |
| Individual | Unexpected financial hardship | $5,430 |
| Individual | Unexpected financial hardship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Unexpected financial hardship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Unexpected financial hardship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Unexpected financial hardship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Unexpected financial hardship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Unexpected financial hardship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Unexpected financial hardship | $2,288 |
Officers and trustees
- William Hohl MD
- Mona Iskander MD
- John A Kowalczyk Do
- Roberta L Doucet MD
- Jerry Abraham MD
- Phillip S Bland MD
- Rama Chandran MD
- Katherine Galos MD
- Sidney Gold MD
- Patrick A Mauer MD
- Manish Mehta MD
- Othella T Owens MD
- Joann C Pullen MD
- Stephanie White MD
- Sarah Yamaguci MD
Questions people ask
Does Physicians Aid Association accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submissions accepted anytime..
How much does Physicians Aid Association give?
$289,778 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,965.
Who runs Physicians Aid Association?
Its 2025 filing lists William Hohl MD (President), Mona Iskander MD (Secretary), John A Kowalczyk Do (Vice President) and Roberta L Doucet MD (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Physicians Aid Association fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.