Edwards Lifesciences Foundation
Accepts applications
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.0 million in 224 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $1.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.0 million
- Number of grants224
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$81.4 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9.2 million the year before.
32% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.2 million | 224 | $56.3 million |
| 2024 | $9.0 million | 224 | $81.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tiffany Simmons One Edwards Way, Irvine, CA 92614 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (949) 250-5184 |
| What to submit | Online form, audited financial reports when available for grant applications coming through the annual grant cycle. |
| Deadlines | The application usually opens in mid-may and closes 30-DAYS later (these dates vary). |
| Restrictions | Types of programs supported - every heartbeat matters programs: programs that educate, screen and/or treat underserved people to reduce the global burden of heart valve disease - other health-focused programs: programs that advance health care and address underserved patients. This can include education and awareness campaigns, research, and/or direct care for underserved patients - community programs: programs that strengthen the communities where our employees live and work, and provide opportunities for employee volunteerism requirements of organizations supported by our foundation: U.S.-based organizations must be a tax-exempt charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code (the "code"), and not a private foundation as defined in section 509(a) of the code. Organizations based outside the U.S. May be eligible for funding for specific charitable projects, on which additional due diligence and detailed reporting of expenditures will be required. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Edwards Lifesciences Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 152 | $3.6 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $1.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $730,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $625,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $355,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $326,475 |
| New York | 3 | $255,000 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $212,470 |
| Utah | 22 | $183,000 |
| Georgia | 7 | $160,825 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | General operating support | $1.5 million |
| The Thoracic Surgery Foundation | 2025 tsf every heartbeat matters program | $550,000 |
| Pyxera Global Inc | Every heartbeat matters pro bono corps | $370,000 |
| United Way Orange County | General operating support | $356,097 |
| Matching Gifts US - Orange County | General operating support | $305,879 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | The act registry: expanding global partnerships and impact | $300,000 |
| Matching Gifts US - Other | General operating support | $258,534 |
| American Association for Thoracic Surgery | Aats foundation every heartbeat matters initiative | $250,000 |
| Lucile Packard Chlidren's Hospital Stanford | Community grant | $250,000 |
| Patient Advocate Foundation Inc | Structural heart disease careline (shdcl), heart valve financial aid fund (hvfaf), and summit | $250,000 |
| Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign | Stanford byers center for biodesign | $232,000 |
| United Way Orange County | General operating support | $207,938 |
| Heart to Heart Global Cardiac Care | Costa rica nationwide cardiac care campaign (2020-2035) | $200,000 |
| American College of Cardiology Foundation | Innovating clinician training in echo for the identification and treatment of vhd | $190,000 |
| Children's National Hospital | Improving detection, treatment and recovery in underserved patients with structural heart disease across the lifespan in brazil | $170,000 |
| GIVE2ASIA | General operating support | $157,093 |
| Ceo Leadership Alliance Orange County | Business and economic development for orange county, ca | $150,000 |
| Emergency Usa-Life Support for Civilian Victims of War and Poverty | The salam center for cardiac surgery, khartoum, sudan | $150,000 |
| Heineman-Robicsek Foundation | Central american heart | $150,000 |
| Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (Path) | Young hearts, strong futures | $150,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Aha heart ball - fundraising support af, wm, lp | $135,000 |
| International Cardiac Alliance Inc (Haiti Cardiac Alliance) | Using collaboration and data management to overcome barriers to shd care | $125,000 |
| Arrhythmia Alliance | A-a hearts of ghana | $100,000 |
| Map International | Edwards lifesciences donation program with map international | $100,000 |
| Mitral Foundation | International development project | $100,000 |
| Team Heart | Strengthening identification and treatment of structural heart disease in the community to the referral hospital for specialty care | $100,000 |
| University of California Irvine Foundation (Circ) | Engineering in cardiovascular health equity by faculty recruiting and undergraduate research | $100,000 |
| Octane Foundation for Innovation | Non-profit accelerator (npa) & npa 2.0 building capacity, improving sustainability and increasing community impact | $90,000 |
| University of Southern California | Edwards lifesciences doctoral fellowship at the usc schaeffer center | $75,000 |
| The University of Michigan | Save mi-hearts | $70,000 |
| Scholarship America | Scholarship program | $57,500 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | Providing access to healthcare: systematic development of cardiac surgery at moi university | $50,000 |
| St Luke's Health Care Foundation | Rheumatic heart disease screening and treatment program | $50,000 |
| Cardiostart International | Helping hearts nigeria | $45,000 |
| Altamed Health Services Corp | Altameds education and treatment of structural heart disease program | $35,000 |
| Working Wardrobes for A New Start | Rebuilding careers for veterans | $30,000 |
| Foundation for Hospital Art | General operating support | $27,700 |
| Matching Gifts Utah | General operating support | $27,567 |
| American Red Cross - Orange County | Blood saves lives: general operations | $25,000 |
| Camp del Corazon | Camp del corazon | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amanda C Fowler
- Bernard Zovighian
- Mark Wilterding
- Linda Park
- Seth Clancy
- Christine Z McCauley
- Scott Ullem
- Martyn Thomas
- Linnette Torres
- Wayne Markowitz
Questions people ask
Does Edwards Lifesciences Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The application usually opens in mid-may and closes 30-DAYS later (these dates vary)..
How much does Edwards Lifesciences Foundation give?
$9.0 million in tax year 2024, across 224 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Edwards Lifesciences Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amanda C Fowler (Executive Director), Bernard Zovighian (Chairman), Mark Wilterding (Treasurer) and Linda Park (Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Edwards Lifesciences Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and human services.