Elizabeth & George L Sanborn Foundation
Accepts applications
Elizabeth & George L Sanborn Foundation is a private foundation in Arlington, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $707,774 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $180,000 and the largest $517,774. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$707,774
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$180,000
- Largest grant$517,774
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $610,353 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $525,961 | 2 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $610,353 | 4 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $707,774 | 3 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Sanborn Foundation PO Box 417, Arlington, MA 02476-0052 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 859-6079 |
| What to submit | Applications are submitted through the foundation's online portal on its website sanbornfoundation.org. Applicants must be residents of arlington, ma. A letter is required from a physician stating the cancer diagnosis and need for the requested service. |
| Restrictions | Individual recipients must provide a letter of diagnosis from a physician (or other healthcare provider) |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Elizabeth & George L Sanborn Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $707,774 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Providing financial assistance to individuals in arlington, ma who have a cancer diagnosis | $517,774 |
| Arlington Council on Aging | Funding cancer related transportation | $180,000 |
| Virginia Thurston Healing Garden | Integrative cancer support services for arlington residents | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lourie August Licsw
- Donna Eidson
- Daniel Brosnan Cpa
- Richard Belofsky Clu CHFC CFP
- Victoria Palmer-Erbs PHD Aprn BC
- Robin Schoenthaler MD
- Kevin F Wall Cpa Esq
- Cristina Holt MD
- Jane Biondi
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth & George L Sanborn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Elizabeth & George L Sanborn Foundation give?
$707,774 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $180,000.
Who runs Elizabeth & George L Sanborn Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lourie August Licsw (President), Donna Eidson (Vice President), Daniel Brosnan Cpa (Treasurer and Clerk) and Richard Belofsky Clu CHFC CFP (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Elizabeth & George L Sanborn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, seniors and environment and conservation.