The Thoracic Foundation
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2226641 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $35,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Edward R Martin Trustee |
|---|---|
| Address | 160 Federal Street 20th Floor, Boston MA 02110 |
| Phone | 6179512777 |
| Form and materials | Open |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
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
50% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant Clinician Network | Austin, TX | Assisting with TB issues with migrant workers | $50,000 |
| Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids | Washington, DC | Accountability program - Protecting Kids | $35,000 |
| Compassion & Choices | Denver, CO | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Brookline, MA | Dr. Janne's research on therapeutic targeting of drug induced persister cells | $35,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Brookline, MA | Dr. David Barbie Research sensitizing small cell lung cancer to immune checkpoint blockade by restoring neoantigen displayEducation | $35,000 |
| Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave Boston MA 02215 | Boston, MA | Dr. Carla Kim research | $35,000 |
| Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave Boston MA 02215 | Boston, MA | Asthma Program-Ms. Klements program | $30,000 |
| Southcoast Hospital 101 Page Street New Bedford MA 02740 | New Bedford, MA | Breathe Free program | $30,000 |
| Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America | Needham Heights, MA | Asthma Education and Awareness | $25,000 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics | Boston, MA | To assist with Covid-19 vaccine education and counseling. | $25,000 |
| Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids | Washington, DC | Advocacy program - Take Down Tobacco | $25,000 |
| Children's Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Support for Vaping project | $25,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | Gift to UC Regents to assist with research | $25,000 |
| Health Resources in Action | Boston, MA | Training of Community Health Workers in acute and chronic respiratory conditions | $25,000 |
| Vital CXNS | Boston, MA | Assist with programs related to Long Covid | $25,000 |
| Lamoille Family Center | Morrisville, VT | Educating students on dangers of vaping | $20,000 |
| Iowa City Free Medical Clinic | Iowa City, IA | Assist with funding for Medical clinic for support for patients with asthma and breathing issues | $20,000 |
| World of Pink | Lighthouse Point, FL | to assist with manufacturing and delivery of post operative bras | $10,000 |
| NewtonSan Juan del Sur Sister City Project | Newton, MA | assist with costs to build eco stoves | $8,448 |
| Action on Smoking and Health(ASH) | Washington, DC | General funding for non-smokers rights | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $523,448 | 20 |
| 2023 | $475,446 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349102012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2226641
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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