The Thoracic Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 04-2226641
Foundation Overview
Based in Boston, MA, The Thoracic Foundation has awarded 129 grants totaling $3,685,315 to organizations in District of Columbia, Massachusetts and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $73,500, with a median award of $30,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 20 recipients (30%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
56% of grants are awarded in Massachusetts, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (42%), Brookline (22%), Needham Heights (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 35% growth trend over 4 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (51%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Thoracic Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action On Smoking And Health(ash) | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding For Non-smokers Rights | 2024 |
| Asthma & Allergy Foundation Of America | $25,000 | Needham Heights, MA, US | Asthma Education And Awareness | 2024 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Assist With Covid-19 Vaccine Education And Counseling. | 2024 |
| Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy Program - Take Down Tobacco | 2024 |
| Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Accountability Program - Protecting Kids | 2024 |
| Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave Boston Ma 02215 | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | Asthma Program-ms. Klements Program | 2024 |
| Children's Wisconsin Foundation | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Support For Vaping Project | 2024 |
| Compassion & Choices | $35,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $35,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Dr. Janne's Research On Therapeutic Targeting Of Drug Induced Persister Cells | 2024 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $35,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Dr. David Barbie Research Sensitizing Small Cell Lung Cancer To Immune Checkpoint Blockade By Restoring Neoantigen Displayeducation | 2024 |
| Migrant Clinician Network | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | Assisting With Tb Issues With Migrant Workers | 2024 |
| Southcoast Hospital 101 Page Street New Bedford Ma 02740 | $30,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Breathe Free Program | 2024 |
| University Of California Berkeley | $25,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Gift To Uc Regents To Assist With Research | 2024 |
| Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave Boston Ma 02215 | $35,000 | Boston, MA, US | Dr. Carla Kim Research | 2024 |
| Health Resources In Action | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Training Of Community Health Workers In Acute And Chronic Respiratory Conditions | 2024 |
| Lamoille Family Center | $20,000 | Morrisville, VT, US | Educating Students On Dangers Of Vaping | 2024 |
| Iowa City Free Medical Clinic | $20,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Assist With Funding For Medical Clinic For Support For Patients With Asthma And Breathing Issues | 2024 |
| Vital Cxns | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Assist With Programs Related To Long Covid | 2024 |
| World Of Pink | $10,000 | Lighthouse Point, FL, US | To Assist With Manufacturing And Delivery Of Post Operative Bras | 2024 |
| Newtonsan Juan Del Sur Sister City Project | $8,448 | Newton, MA, US | Assist With Costs To Build Eco Stoves | 2024 |
| Action On Smoking And Health(ash) | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding For Non-smokers Rights | 2023 |
| Asthma & Allergy Foundation Of America | $25,000 | Needham Heights, MA, US | Asthma Education And Awareness | 2023 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Assist With Covid-19 Vaccine Education And Counseling. | 2023 |
| Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy Program - Take Down Tobacco | 2023 |
| Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Accountability Program - Protecting Kids | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave Boston Ma 02215 | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | Asthma Program-ms. Klements Program | 2023 |
| Compassion & Choices | $35,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $35,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Dr. Janne's Research On Therapeutic Targeting Of Drug Induced Persister Cells | 2023 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $35,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Dr. David Barbie Research Sensitizing Small Cell Lung Cancer To Immune Checkpoint Blockade By Restoring Neoantigen Displayeducation | 2023 |
| Migrant Clinician Network | $48,646 | Austin, TX, US | Assisting With Tb Issues With Migrant Workers | 2023 |
| Southcoast Hospital 101 Page Street New Bedford Ma 02740 | $30,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Breathe Free Program | 2023 |
| Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment Center | $35,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | To Support Nicotine Prevention And Asthma Care | 2023 |
| University Of California Berkeley | $50,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Gift To Uc Regents To Assist With Research | 2023 |
| Franciscan Children's Hospital | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support For Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program | 2023 |
| Children's Wisconsin Foundation | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Support For Vaping Project | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey High School | $6,800 | Dorchester, MA, US | Grant For Vaping Project | 2023 |
| Action On Smoking And Health(ash) | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding For Non-smokers Rights | 2023 |
| Asthma & Allergy Foundation Of America | $25,000 | Needham Heights, MA, US | Asthma Education And Awareness | 2023 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Assist With Covid-19 Vaccine Education And Counseling. | 2023 |
| Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy Program - Take Down Tobacco | 2023 |
| Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Accountability Program - Protecting Kids | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave Boston Ma 02215 | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | Asthma Program-ms. Klements Program | 2023 |
| Compassion & Choices | $35,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $35,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Dr. Janne's Research On Therapeutic Targeting Of Drug Induced Persister Cells | 2023 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $35,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Dr. David Barbie Research Sensitizing Small Cell Lung Cancer To Immune Checkpoint Blockade By Restoring Neoantigen Displayeducation | 2023 |
| Migrant Clinician Network | $48,646 | Austin, TX, US | Assisting With Tb Issues With Migrant Workers | 2023 |
| Southcoast Hospital 101 Page Street New Bedford Ma 02740 | $30,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Breathe Free Program | 2023 |
| Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment Center | $35,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | To Support Nicotine Prevention And Asthma Care | 2023 |
| University Of California Berkeley | $50,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Gift To Uc Regents To Assist With Research | 2023 |
| Franciscan Children's Hospital | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support For Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program | 2023 |
| Children's Wisconsin Foundation | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Support For Vaping Project | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey High School | $6,800 | Dorchester, MA, US | Grant For Vaping Project | 2023 |
| Action On Smoking And Health(ash) | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding For Non-smokers Rights | 2022 |
| Asthma & Allergy Foundation Of America | $30,000 | Needham Heights, MA, US | Asthma Education And Awareness | 2022 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Assist With Covid-19 Vaccine Education And Counseling. | 2022 |
| Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids | $32,500 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy Program - Kick Butts Day | 2022 |
| Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids | $42,500 | Washington, DC, US | Accountability Program - Protecting Kids | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave Boston Ma 02215 | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | Asthma Program-ms. Klements Program | 2022 |
| Compassion & Choices | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $45,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Dr. Janne's Research On Therapeutic Targeting Of Drug Induced Persister Cells | 2022 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $45,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Dr. David Barbie Research Sensitizing Small Cell Lung Cancer To Immune Checkpoint Blockade By Restoring Neoantigen Displayeducation | 2022 |
| Iowa City Free Medical And Dental Clinic | $5,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Assist With Programs To Reduce Smoking Addiction | 2022 |
| Migrant Clinician Network | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Assisting With Covid Issues With Migrant Workers | 2022 |
| Southcoast Hospital 101 Page Street New Bedford Ma 02740 | $30,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Smoking Cessation Program | 2022 |
| Mass General Cardiothoracic Residency Program | $30,540 | Boston, MA, US | Residency Program To Assist Cardiothoracic Surgeons | 2022 |
| Cereal For Dinner | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Long Covid Mystery | 2022 |
| Newton Ecostoves | $17,000 | Newton, MA, US | Newton/san Juan Del Sur Sister City Project | 2022 |
| Action On Smoking And Health(ash) | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding For Non-smokers Rights | 2022 |
| Asthma & Allergy Foundation Of America | $30,000 | Needham Heights, MA, US | Asthma Education And Awareness | 2022 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Assist With Covid-19 Vaccine Education And Counseling. | 2022 |
| Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids | $32,500 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy Program - Kick Butts Day | 2022 |
| Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids | $42,500 | Washington, DC, US | Accountability Program - Protecting Kids | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave Boston Ma 02215 | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | Asthma Program-ms. Klements Program | 2022 |
| Compassion & Choices | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $45,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Dr. Janne's Research On Therapeutic Targeting Of Drug Induced Persister Cells | 2022 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $45,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Dr. David Barbie Research Sensitizing Small Cell Lung Cancer To Immune Checkpoint Blockade By Restoring Neoantigen Displayeducation | 2022 |
| Iowa City Free Medical And Dental Clinic | $5,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Assist With Programs To Reduce Smoking Addiction | 2022 |
| Migrant Clinician Network | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Assisting With Covid Issues With Migrant Workers | 2022 |
| Southcoast Hospital 101 Page Street New Bedford Ma 02740 | $30,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Smoking Cessation Program | 2022 |
| Mass General Cardiothoracic Residency Program | $30,540 | Boston, MA, US | Residency Program To Assist Cardiothoracic Surgeons | 2022 |
| Cereal For Dinner | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Long Covid Mystery | 2022 |
| Newton Ecostoves | $17,000 | Newton, MA, US | Newton/san Juan Del Sur Sister City Project | 2022 |
| Action On Smoking And Health(ash) | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding For Non-smokers Rights | 2022 |
| Asthma & Allergy Foundation Of America | $30,000 | Needham Heights, MA, US | Asthma Education And Awareness | 2022 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Assist With Covid-19 Vaccine Education And Counseling. | 2022 |
| Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids | $32,500 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy Program - Kick Butts Day | 2022 |
| Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids | $42,500 | Washington, DC, US | Accountability Program - Protecting Kids | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave Boston Ma 02215 | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | Asthma Program-ms. Klements Program | 2022 |
| Compassion & Choices | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $45,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Dr. Janne's Research On Therapeutic Targeting Of Drug Induced Persister Cells | 2022 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $45,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Dr. David Barbie Research Sensitizing Small Cell Lung Cancer To Immune Checkpoint Blockade By Restoring Neoantigen Displayeducation | 2022 |
| Iowa City Free Medical And Dental Clinic | $5,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Assist With Programs To Reduce Smoking Addiction | 2022 |
| Migrant Clinician Network | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Assisting With Covid Issues With Migrant Workers | 2022 |
| Southcoast Hospital 101 Page Street New Bedford Ma 02740 | $30,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Smoking Cessation Program | 2022 |
| Mass General Cardiothoracic Residency Program | $30,540 | Boston, MA, US | Residency Program To Assist Cardiothoracic Surgeons | 2022 |
| Cereal For Dinner | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Long Covid Mystery | 2022 |
| Newton Ecostoves | $17,000 | Newton, MA, US | Newton/san Juan Del Sur Sister City Project | 2022 |
| Action On Smoking And Health(ash) | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding For Non-smokers Rights | 2021 |
| Asthma & Allergy Foundation Of America | $25,000 | Needham Heights, MA, US | Asthma Education And Awareness | 2021 |
| Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy Program - Kick Butts Day | 2021 |
| Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Accountability Program - Protecting Kids | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave Boston Ma 02215 | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Asthma Program-ms. Klements Program | 2021 |
| Compassion & Choices | $35,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $35,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Dr. Janne's Research On Therapeutic Targeting Of Drug Induced Persister Cells | 2021 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $35,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Dr. David Barbie Research Sensitizing Small Cell Lung Cancer To Immune Checkpoint Blockade By Restoring Neoantigen Displayeducation | 2021 |
| Francscan Children's Hospital | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | Grant For Evaluation Of Impact Of Diaphragm Ultrasounds For Children | 2021 |
| Iowa City Free Medical And Dental Clinic | $25,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Assist With Programs To Reduce Smoking Addiction | 2021 |
| Migrant Clinician Network | $73,500 | Austin, TX, US | Assisting With Covid Issues With Migrant Workers | 2021 |
| Southcoast Hospital 101 Page Street New Bedford Ma 02740 | $25,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Smoking Cessation Program | 2021 |
| Tower Foundation Of Sjsu | $11,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Assist With Covid-19 Inequities Research Study | 2021 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance | $35,000 | Somerville, MA, US | Grant For Dr. Lai-becker In Connection With "nac In Covid Trial" | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave Boston Ma 02215 | $35,000 | Boston, MA, US | Dr. Kim's Research | 2021 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Med Center | $24,855 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Research On Ards. | 2021 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Assist With Covid-19 Vaccine Education And Counseling. | 2021 |
| Action On Smoking And Health(ash) | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding For Non-smokers Rights | 2020 |
| Asthma & Allergy Foundation Of America | $25,000 | Needham Heights, MA, US | Asthma Education And Awareness | 2020 |
| Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy Program - Kick Butts Day | 2020 |
| Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Accountability Program - Protecting Kids | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave Boston Ma 02215 | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Asthma Program-ms. Klements Program | 2020 |
| Compassion & Choices | $35,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $35,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Dr. Janne's Research On Therapeutic Targeting Of Drug Induced Persister Cells | 2020 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $35,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Dr. David Barbie Research Sensitizing Small Cell Lung Cancer To Immune Checkpoint Blockade By Restoring Neoantigen Displayeducation | 2020 |
| Francscan Children's Hospital | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | Grant For Evaluation Of Impact Of Diaphragm Ultrasounds For Children | 2020 |
| Ichahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai 1428 Madison Avenue New York Ny | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | Grant To Assist Dr. Kale With Research Related To Lung Cancer Screening Project | 2020 |
| Southcoast Hospital 101 Page Street New Bedford Ma 02740 | $25,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Smoking Cessation Program | 2020 |
| Migrant Clinician Network | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Assisting With Covid Issues With Migrant Workers | 2020 |
| Iowa City Free Medical And Dental Clinic | $25,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Assist With Programs To Reduce Smoking Addiction | 2020 |
| Lucy Love Bus | $5,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Assist Children Coping With Cancer And Other Life-threatening Illnesses (focus Is On Cancers That Have Metastasided To The Lungs And Suffer From Thoracic Disorders Due To Long-term Side Effects Of Cancer Treatment. | 2020 |
| Tower Foundation Of Sjsu | $34,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Assist With Covid-19 Inequities Research Study | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 04-2226641 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 160 FEDERAL ST 20TH Boston, MA 02110-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Thoracic Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Hilary Worthen |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Edward R Martin |
| Trustee | Patricia Shepard |
Forms 990-PF
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