Elizabeth & George L Sanborn Foundation for the Treatment and Cure of Cancer
Historical FunderArlington, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3452444 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $517,774.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE SANBORN FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 417, ARLINGTON MA 024760052 |
| Phone | 7818596079 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENTS MUST PROVIDE A LETTER OF DIAGNOSIS FROM A PHYSICIAN (OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDER) |
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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indirect Contributions | Arlington, MA | Providing financial assistance to individuals in arlington, ma who have a cancer diagnosis | $517,774 |
| Arlington Council on Aging | Arlington, MA | Funding cancer related transportation | $180,000 |
| Virginia Thurston Healing Garden | Harvard, MA | Integrative cancer support services for arlington residents | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $707,774 | 3 |
| 2024 | $610,353 | 4 |
| 2023 | $525,961 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611289349101846
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3452444
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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