Boston Scientific Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMarlborough, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3556844 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2.8M
Organizations funded60
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$31.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JESSICA ALESHIRE |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 BOSTON SCIENTIFIC WAY, MARLBOROUGH MA 01752 |
| Phone | 5086834000 |
| Form and materials | TO APPLY FOR A BOSTON SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION GRANT, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS: 1) COMPLETE GRANT APPLICATION VIA OUR ONLINE APPLICATION AT WWW.BOSTONSCIENTIFIC.COM UNDER OUR CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SECTION. 2) ATTACH A COPY OF THE IRS LETTER DOCUMENTING THE ORGANIZATION'S 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. 3) ATTACH A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT. 4) ATTACH A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET AND PROGRAM BUDGET FOR WHICH THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS SUPPORT. 5) LIST OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PRESIDENT. |
| Deadlines | HEALTH APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED JAN 15 - MAR 15 STEM EDUCATION APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED MAY 1 - JUL 1 |
| Restrictions | ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST TARGET THE NEEDS OF ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS WITHIN 60 MILES OF THE GEOGRAPHIES LISTED BELOW. CALIFORNIA (VALENCIA) INDIANA (SPENCER) MASSACHUSETTS (CAMBRIDGE, MARLBOROUGH OR QUINCY) MINNESOTA (ARDEN HILLS, MAPLE GROVE, MINNETONKA OR ROCHESTER) PUERTO RICO (DORADO OR SAN JUAN) BY INVITATION ONLY: GEORGIA (JOHNS CREEK) AND TEXAS (HOUSTON) |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
70% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Ahec Organization | Alachua, FL | Future docs program expansion and launch of new pa and np pilots | $600,000 |
| Scholarship America | Saint Paul, MN | Scholarships | $475,000 |
| I Am Abel Foundation | Flossmoor, IL | Urban bridges medical mentoring program | $250,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Training enhancements for community based participatory research for ba/md scholars. | $150,000 |
| American Red Cross of Massachusetts | Dedham, MA | California wildfires | $100,000 |
| Science From Scientists Inc | Woburn, MA | Science from scientists mission is to teach and inspire the next generation to identify and solve real-world problems by improving STEM… | $50,000 |
| Tech My School | Luquillo, PR | Tech my school's mobile STEM lab expanding access to hands-on innovation | $45,000 |
| United Family Practice Health Center | Saint Paul, MN | 2026 sage program | $39,936 |
| Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul | Saint Paul, MN | Department of indian work- family education diabetes series | $32,688 |
| Umass Memorial Health Care Inc | Worcester, MA | Asthma link | $32,000 |
| Msd Martinsville Schools | Martinsville, IN | Msd of martinsville schools: expanding computer science and engineering | $31,454 |
| Alexander Twilight Academy | Boston, MA | Middle school STEM program | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities | Saint Paul, MN | STEM education program for underrepresented K-12 children and teens | $30,000 |
| Breakthrough Greater Boston Inc | Cambridge, MA | Full steam ahead | $30,000 |
| Care Clinic | Red Wing, MN | Medical | $30,000 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Emory pipeline collaborative (epic), a signature program within emory health careers opportunity program academy (emory hcop academy) | $30,000 |
| Hope Community Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Hope communitys youth learning and leadership program | $30,000 |
| Mend-Meet Each Need With Dignity | Pacoima, CA | Pathways to wellness | $30,000 |
| Salud Integral En LA Montana Inc | Naranjito, PR | Sim remote blood pressure monitoring program | $30,000 |
| Southside Community Health Services Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Chronic condition management program's diabetic care team | $30,000 |
| St Catherine University | St Paul, MN | STEM education grants | $30,000 |
| St Mary's Health Clinics | Saint Paul, MN | Diabetes & heart disease prevention program | $30,000 |
| The Baseball Inc | Roxbury, MA | Robotics at the base | $30,000 |
| Worcester Public Schools | Worcester, MA | Science from scientists | $30,000 |
| YWCA of Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | The YWCA minneapolis beacons program at franklin steam magnet middle school | $30,000 |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN | Mobile cancer assessment program (mcamp) | $29,807 |
| Metrowest Free Medical Program Inc | Marlborough, MA | Metrowest free medical program | $29,700 |
| Healthworks Community Fitness Inc | Cambridge, MA | Woman be fit with boston medical center | $25,000 |
| Heartofagiant Foundation Inc | Milton, MA | Empowered health monitoring | $25,000 |
| Yes Prep Public Schools Inc | Houston, TX | Inventing our futures yes preps elementary STEM program | $21,500 |
| After-School All-Stars Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Stem-Robotics and coding | $20,000 |
| Bpe Inc | Roxbury, MA | STEM career pathways program | $20,000 |
| Everyday Arts | Sun Valley, CA | STEM classes for students with disabilities | $20,000 |
| Friends of Holly Hill Farm Inc | Cohasset, MA | STEM and school gardens in quincy elementary schools | $20,000 |
| Science From Scientists Inc | Woburn, MA | In-School module-based STEM enrichment program for up to 6 revere, ma schools 2025/2026 | $20,000 |
| Starbase Minnesota Inc | St Paul, MN | Starbase minnesota, inc. - inspiring students historically underrepresented in STEM to pursue STEM education and STEM careers | $20,000 |
| Urban Health and Wellness | Atlanta, GA | Increasing access to chronic care and cancer screenings for uninsured adults | $20,000 |
| Worcester Evening Free Medical Service Program Inc | Worcester, MA | Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease screening in low-resource settings | $19,815 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Brookline, MA | Dana-Farber mobile health program | $18,485 |
| Arts-Us | Saint Paul, MN | Stempreneurs | $18,000 |
| Winona State University Foundation | Winona, MN | Scrubs camps | $16,500 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | Saint Paul, MN | Systemic change for under-resourced youth | $15,000 |
| Diabetes Association of Atlanta Inc | Atlanta, GA | Diabetes prevention and control program | $15,000 |
| Downcity Design | Providence, RI | Downcity design teen STEM studios | $15,000 |
| Girls Dream Code | Woodbury, MN | Code your path to talk that code: empowering girls in tech | $15,000 |
| Innovasteam Pr Inc | Bayamon, PR | Innovasteam precollege summer program | $15,000 |
| Our Bright Future Inc | Southbridge, MA | Wpi STEM after school program | $15,000 |
| Project Angel Food | Los Angeles, CA | Medically tailored meals for critically ill angelinos | $15,000 |
| Santa Clarita Valley Boys and Girls Club | Newhall, CA | Project learn: STEM program | $15,000 |
| Bloomington Public School District | Bloomington, MN | K-12 computer science | $13,994 |
| Family Faith Healthcare Clinic Inc | Houston, TX | Health screening outreach | $13,500 |
| Hope Healthcare Services | Avon, IN | Hope chronic health program: managing diabetes and beyond | $10,500 |
| Action for Boston Community Development | Boston, MA | STEM cypher: applied learning (school to career) pathways | $10,050 |
| Minnesota Computers for Schools | Minneapolis, MN | Youth learn: improving STEM educational opportunities for under-resourced youth | $10,000 |
| T-1 Today Inc | West Chester, OH | Pediatric foundation of diabetes camp programming | $10,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN | Annunciation hope and healing fund | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Community - Central Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Supplies for cancer patients | $5,047 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Dynamit | $4,950 |
| Tokata Learning Center | Shakopee, MN | Tlc outdoor program | $4,075 |
| Indiana Health Centers Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Enhancing self-management support for low-income patients | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,785,001 | 60 |
| 2024 | $1,170,000 | 46 |
| 2023 | $2,199,489 | 60 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620939349101262
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3556844
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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