Neurosurgery Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Neurosurgery Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $85,956 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $47,706. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$85,956
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$47,706
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was up from $71,841 the year before.
86% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $99,615 | 4 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $71,841 | 2 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $85,956 | 7 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Neurosurgery Foundation 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.
What Neurosurgery Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 3 | $72,106 |
| Illinois | 2 | $7,600 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,750 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University Health Neurosurgery Department | Promote health in the community | $47,706 |
| Ri Hospital and Hasbro Children's Hospital | Promote health in the community | $22,000 |
| Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation | Promote health in the community | $5,000 |
| Chordoma Foundation | Promote health in the community | $3,750 |
| Dystonia Medical Research Foundation | Promote health in the community | $2,600 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association | Promote health in the community | $2,500 |
| Miriam Hospital Foundation | Promote health in the community | $2,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Ziya L Gokaslan MD Faans Fac
- Curtis E Doberstein MD
- Roselee Rego
- Adetokunbo Oyelese MD
Questions people ask
Does Neurosurgery Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Neurosurgery Foundation give?
$85,956 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Neurosurgery Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ziya L Gokaslan MD Faans Fac (President), Curtis E Doberstein MD (Vice President), Roselee Rego (Treasurer) and Adetokunbo Oyelese MD (Secretary).
What does Neurosurgery Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.