Surgical Science Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Surgical Science Fdn is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.3 million and the largest $1.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.3 million
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$30.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million 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 | $1.2 million | 1 | $25.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 1 | $27.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 1 | $30.3 million |
How to apply
Surgical Science Fdn says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UW Foundation | General operating | $1.3 million |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Michael L Bentz MD
- Dr John Stulak MD
- Dr Adam Brinkman MD
- Dr Benjamin Marcus MD
- Dr Sharon Weber MD
- Dr David Foley MD
- Dr Ben Zarzaur MD
- Dr Anne Lidor MD
- Dr Rebecca Sippel MD
- Dr Dana Hayden MD
- Dr John Rectenwald MD
- Dr Samuel Poore MD
- James Possin
- Brian Anderson
Questions people ask
Does Surgical Science Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Surgical Science Fdn give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.3 million.
Who runs Surgical Science Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Michael L Bentz MD (Trustee), Dr John Stulak MD (Trustee), Dr Adam Brinkman MD (Trustee) and Dr Benjamin Marcus MD (Trustee) among 14 officers and trustees.