Boston Scientific Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Boston Scientific Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Marlborough, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.8 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $20,750 and the largest $600,000. 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$20,750
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$31.2 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
88% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 60 | $24.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 46 | $28.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.8 million | 60 | $31.2 million |
How to apply
Boston Scientific Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Boston Scientific Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 21 | $1.1 million |
| Florida | 1 | $600,000 |
| Massachusetts | 18 | $510,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250,000 |
| California | 5 | $100,000 |
| Puerto Rico | 3 | $90,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $65,000 |
| Indiana | 4 | $50,001 |
| Texas | 2 | $35,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Ahec Organization | Future docs program expansion and launch of new pa and np pilots | $600,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $475,000 |
| I Am Abel Foundation | Urban bridges medical mentoring program | $250,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Training enhancements for community based participatory research for ba/md scholars. | $150,000 |
| American Red Cross of Massachusetts | California wildfires | $100,000 |
| Science From Scientists Inc | Science from scientists mission is to teach and inspire the next generation to identify and solve real-world problems by improving STEM literacy. | $50,000 |
| Tech My School | Tech my school's mobile STEM lab expanding access to hands-on innovation | $45,000 |
| United Family Practice Health Center | 2026 sage program | $39,936 |
| Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul | Department of indian work- family education diabetes series | $32,688 |
| Umass Memorial Health Care Inc | Asthma link | $32,000 |
| MSD Martinsville Schools | Msd of martinsville schools: expanding computer science and engineering | $31,454 |
| Alexander Twilight Academy | Middle school STEM program | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities | Stem education program for underrepresented K-12 children and teens | $30,000 |
| Breakthrough Greater Boston Inc | Full steam ahead | $30,000 |
| Care Clinic | Medical | $30,000 |
| Emory University | Emory pipeline collaborative (epic), a signature program within emory health careers opportunity program academy (emory hcop academy) | $30,000 |
| Hope Community Inc | Hope communitys youth learning and leadership program | $30,000 |
| Mend-Meet Each Need With Dignity | Pathways to wellness | $30,000 |
| Salud Integral En la Montana Inc | Sim remote blood pressure monitoring program | $30,000 |
| Southside Community Health Services Inc | Chronic condition management program's diabetic care team | $30,000 |
| St Catherine University | Stem education grants | $30,000 |
| St Mary's Health Clinics | Diabetes & heart disease prevention program | $30,000 |
| The Baseball Inc | Robotics at the base | $30,000 |
| Worcester Public Schools | Science from scientists | $30,000 |
| YWCA of Minneapolis | The YWCA minneapolis beacons program at franklin steam magnet middle school | $30,000 |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota | Mobile cancer assessment program (mcamp) | $29,807 |
| Metrowest Free Medical Program Inc | Metrowest free medical program | $29,700 |
| Healthworks Community Fitness Inc | Woman be fit with boston medical center | $25,000 |
| Heartofagiant Foundation Inc | Empowered health monitoring | $25,000 |
| Yes Prep Public Schools Inc | Inventing our futures yes preps elementary STEM program | $21,500 |
| After-School All-Stars Los Angeles | Stem-robotics and coding | $20,000 |
| Bpe Inc | Stem career pathways program | $20,000 |
| Everyday Arts | Stem classes for students with disabilities | $20,000 |
| Friends of Holly Hill Farm Inc | Stem and school gardens in quincy elementary schools | $20,000 |
| Science From Scientists Inc | In-school module-based STEM enrichment program for up to 6 revere, ma schools 2025/2026 | $20,000 |
| Starbase Minnesota Inc | Starbase minnesota, inc. - inspiring students historically underrepresented in STEM to pursue STEM education and STEM careers | $20,000 |
| Urban Health and Wellness | Increasing access to chronic care and cancer screenings for uninsured adults | $20,000 |
| Worcester Evening Free Medical Service Program Inc | Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease screening in low-resource settings | $19,815 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Dana-farber mobile health program | $18,485 |
| Arts-Us | Stempreneurs | $18,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kaoru Lee Adair
- Alexandra Canney
- Mary Wiseman
- Brenda Becker
- David Thompson
- Margaret Combs
- Eileen Hunter
- Lauren Tengler
Questions people ask
Does Boston Scientific Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Boston Scientific Foundation Inc give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2025, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $20,750.
Who runs Boston Scientific Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kaoru Lee Adair (President/ Director), Alexandra Canney (Treasurer), Mary Wiseman (Clerk) and Brenda Becker (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Boston Scientific Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.