Founded in 2016, the Dr. Walter Grand Neurosurgical Forum, Inc. supports the annual Dr. Walter Grand Neurosurgical Forum, a premier spring educational conference established in 2004.

The Forum brings together attending neurosurgeons, residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and allied healthcare professionals, while also welcoming colleagues from neurology, anesthesia, and other related specialties. Known for its collegial atmosphere, the meeting features expert-led presentations, open discussion, and innovative topics that often extend beyond those covered at larger national conferences.

Accredited through the ACCME, the program provides an average of 11.5 CME credits each year. Hosted each spring in beautiful Ponte Vedra, Florida, the Forum is designed to be family-friendly, with afternoons left free to enjoy the area and evening social events that foster meaningful connections among colleagues, friends, and families.

The Dr. Walter Grand Neurosurgical Forum Inc., is grateful for the generous contribution from our many donors, without whom, this annual conference would not be possible. 

The Dr. Walter Grand Neurosurgical Forum, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Donations are deductible under IRS Section 170.

In lieu of cash donors can now also gift cash equivalents, securities, and other asset to the foundation.

How does DAF work?

• Establish your donor advised fund by making an irrevocable, tax-deductible donation to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program.
• Advise the investment allocation of the donated assets (any investment growth is tax-free).
• Recommend grants to qualified public charities of your choice.

Main advantages of a donor-advised fund

• Simplicity—The DAF sponsor handles all recordkeeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.
• Flexibility—Timing of your tax deduction can be separate from your charitable decision making.
• Tax efficiency—Contributions are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE, and any investment growth in the DAF is TAX-FREE. It is also easy to donate LONG TERM APPRECIATED SECURITIES, ELIMINATING CAPITAL GAINS TAXES and allowing you to support several charities from one block of stock.
• Family legacy—A DAF is a powerful way to build or continue a tradition of family philanthropy.
• No start-up costs—There is no cost to establish a donor-advised fund.
• No transaction fees—Once approved, 100% of your recommended grant goes to your qualified public charity of choice.*
• Privacy if desired—Donors may choose to remain anonymous to the grant recipient.