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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1731986

SOCIETY OF SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · BEVERLY, MA 01915

Financials

$347K$248K2023$314K$346K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOCIETY OF SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$313,920$346,194-$32,274$4,405,548$75,000$4,330,548
December 31, 2023990$346,655$248,339$98,316$4,113,990$50,000$4,063,990
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$135,429
Program service revenue
$18,900
Investment income
$159,591
Net gain from sales of assets
$45,815
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$213,327
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,535
Program services (functional)
$288,089
Management and general (functional)
$58,105

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,113,990
Total assets, end of year
$4,405,548
Total liabilities, end of year
$75,000
Net assets, end of year
$4,330,548
Publicly traded securities
$4,169,697
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,200,620
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,129,928
Gross receipts
$473,048
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
OH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STANLEY W ASHLEY MD FACSCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEAN NICOLAS VAUTHEY MDVICE CHAIR/TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
IMRAN HASSAN MDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ANNE LIDOR MD MPHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL G HOUSE MDSECRETARY-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TAYLOR S RIALL MD PHDEX-OFFICIO
Trustee or director
2$0
JENNIFER F TSENG MPH MDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
VIC VELANOVICH MDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
WADDAH B AL-REFAIE MD FACSTRUSTEE-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0
MARY T HAWN MDTRUSTEE-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0
ANTHONY J VINE MDTRUSTEE-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0
MARK P CALLERY MDTRUSTEE (MAY 2024)
Trustee or director
2$0
JAYLEEN GRAMS MD PHDTRUSTEE-AT-LARGE (MAY 2024)
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STANLEY W ASHLEY MD FACSCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
IMRAN HASSAN MDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ANNE LIDOR MD MPHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARK P CALLERY MDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
JENNIFER F TSENG MD MPHTRUSTEE/EX-O
Trustee or director
2$0
JEAN NICOLAS VAUTHEY MDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
VIC VELANOVICH MDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
WADDAH B AL-REFAIE MD FACSTRUSTEE-AT-L
Trustee or director
2$0
JAYLEEN GRAMS MD PHDTRUSTEE-AT-L
Trustee or director
2$0
MARY T HAWN MDTRUSTEE-AT-L
Trustee or director
2$0
SHARON M WEBER MDTREASURER (5
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
STEVEN C STAIN MDTRUSTEE (5/2
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
500 CUMMINGS CTR STE 4400, BEVERLY, MA 01915-6518
In care of
% JOSEF E FISCHER MD
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
STANLEY W ASHLEY MD FA, 500 CUMMINGS CENTER SUITE 4400, BEVERLY, MA 01915
Signed the 990
IMRAN HASSAN MD, TREASURER
Phone
(978) 927-8330
Return prepared by
GRASSI & CO CPA'S PC

Mission

TO BE THE PHILANTHROPIC ARM OF THE SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION MISSION OF THE SOCIETY. THE HISTORY OF THE SOCIETY DEMONSTRATES THAT RESEARCH IS THE BASIS FOR NEW TECHNIQUES, NEW PROCEDURES, AND ULTIMATELY IMPROVED PATIENT CARE. EDUCATION SUPPORTS THE RESEARCH COMPONENT BY ASSURING THAT THESE NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN SURGERY RAPIDLY BECOME PART OF EVERYDAY PRACTICE FOR THE SURGEONS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • AWARDS AND GRANTS - FOR YOUNG FACULTY MEMBERS TO ASSIST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INVESTIGATORS, BASIC OR CLINICAL, IN DIGESTIVE DISEASES; FOR SPEAKERS PRESENTING AT THE ANNUAL MEETING; FOR FELLOWSHIPS TO PROMOTE INTERACTION AND LEARNING EITHER AMONG SSAT MEMBERS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA, OR IN SURGICAL UNITS OVERSEAS; AND FOR OUTSTANDING SURGICAL EDUCATORS/MENTORS AND CLINICAL SURGEONS.
    Expenses $185,485 · grants $185,485
  • AWARDS RECEPTION - THE ANNUAL SSAT FOUNDATION AWARDS RECEPTION IS THE EVENT AT WHICH THE GRANT RECIPIENTS FOR EACH YEAR'S AWARDS ARE ANNOUNCED, SO THAT THE SUCCESSES OF THE FOUNDATION CAN BE CELEBRATED. THE RECEPTION IS MEANT TO FURTHER BUILD AWARENESS OF THE FOUNDATION AND ITS EFFORTS, AND SERVES AS AN ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING MECHANISM FOR THE FOUNDATION.
    Expenses $54,372 · revenue $18,900
  • RESIDENTS CONFERENCE - SSAT HELD A RESIDENT CONFERENCE AT WHICH EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION IN THE MEDICAL FIELD RELATING TO ALIMENTARY TRACT SURGERY IS IMPARTED TO THE RESIDENTS ATTENDING. THE FOUNDATION PRESENTS AWARDS AT THIS CONFERENCE.
    Expenses $48,232 · grants $27,842

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1731986
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Medical research (H80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,405,548
Income (IRS master file)
$473,048

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$313,920$346,194$4,405,548IRS
990December 2023$346,655$248,339$4,113,990XML
990December 2022$302,668$228,333$3,626,290IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1731986).

Questions about SOCIETY OF SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of SOCIETY OF SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOCIETY OF SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT FOUNDATION is 31-1731986.
Is SOCIETY OF SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to SOCIETY OF SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOCIETY OF SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SOCIETY OF SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOCIETY OF SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SOCIETY OF SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names STANLEY W ASHLEY MD FA.
Who are the officers and directors of SOCIETY OF SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SOCIETY OF SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $313,920, expenses of $346,194 and total assets of $4,405,548 at year end.

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