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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 04-3556844

Boston Scientific Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Marlborough, MA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 60 grants and $2.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Jessica Aleshire
300 Boston Scientific Way
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 683-4000
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)
Contact
Scholarship America
7900 International Drive Suite 500
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(800) 537-4180
[email protected]
Form and materials
To apply for a boston scientific employee scholarship program, please submit the following materials: 1) complete scholarship application online. 2) submit essay from question listed on page 5 of application 3) submit copy of results of any scholastic aptitude test (sat-i) or the american college test (act). 4) submit a current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. 5) unofficial or online transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken. 6) submit a copy of the student aid report (sar) from fafsa.
Deadlines
All renewal applications are due by april 1st. All new applications are due by march 13th.
Restrictions
Academic achievement, financial need, citizenship, leadership qualities, general promise and the geographic location of qualified applicants will all be considered. Applicants to the boston scientific foundation scholarship must: 1) be dependent* children, under age 26, of full-time u.s. Or puerto rico based boston scientific employees who are employed twelve months prior to the scholarship application deadline. *dependent children include those of the employee or their spouse or domestic partner for whom they are financially responsible, as well as natural, adopted, step-children and legal wards. 2) be high school seniors or graduates or current post-secondary undergraduates. 3) plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year. 4) gpa requirements of 2.7 to renew.
Contact
Scholarship America
7900 International Drive Suite 500
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(800) 537-4180
[email protected]
Form and materials
The boston scientific foundation scholarship on-line form is used for both scholarships. Students applying to the pete nicholas scholarship are required to: 1) complete scholarship application online. 2) submit essay from question listed on page 5 of application 3) submit copy of results of any scholastic aptitude test (sat-i) or the american college test (act). 4) submit signed photocopy of most recent parent(s) and student federal tax return(s). 5) submit a copy of the student aid report (sar) from fafsa. 6) transcript. 7) students are required to submit an additional essay. 8) no more than 3 students will be awarded a pete nicholas scholarship each academic year.
Deadlines
All renewal applications are due by april 1st. All new applications are due by march 13th.
Restrictions
Academic achievement, financial need, citizenship, leadership qualities, general promise and the geographic location of qualified applicants will all be considered. Applicants to the boston scientific foundation scholarship must: 1) be dependent* children, under age 26, of full-time u.s. Or puerto rico based boston scientific employees who are employed twelve months prior to the scholarship application deadline. *dependent children include those of the employee or their spouse or domestic partner for whom they are financially responsible, as well as natural, adopted, step-children and legal wards. 2) be from high school senior to first year student. 3) plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year. 4) gpa requirements of 2.7 to renew.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $2,785,001

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $31,166,359

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,170,000

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $28,545,749

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,199,489

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $24,876,037

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,103,500

    Grants listed
    136
    Assets, end of year
    $22,598,824

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,214,910

    Grants listed
    148
    Assets, end of year
    $29,606,405

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,234,545

    Grants listed
    115
    Assets, end of year
    $26,499,973

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,180,276

    Grants listed
    152
    Assets, end of year
    $24,053,594

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,078,930

    Grants listed
    146
    Assets, end of year
    $20,493,912

Grants paid in 2025

60 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. National Ahec OrganizationAlachua, FL

    Future docs program expansion and launch of new pa and NP pilots

    $600,000
  2. Scholarship AmericaSaint Paul, MN

    Scholarships

    $475,000
  3. I Am Abel FoundationFlossmoor, IL

    Urban bridges medical mentoring program

    $250,000
  4. University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Training enhancements for community based participatory research for ba/md scholars.

    $150,000
  5. American Red Cross of MassachusettsDedham, MA

    California wildfires

    $100,000
  6. Science From Scientists IncWoburn, MA

    Science from scientists mission is to teach and inspire the next generation to identify and solve real-world problems by improving STEM literacy.

    $50,000
  7. Tech My SchoolLuquillo, PR

    Tech my school's mobile STEM lab expanding access to hands-on innovation

    $45,000
  8. United Family Practice Health CenterSaint Paul, MN

    2026 sage program

    $39,936
  9. Interfaith Action of Greater Saint PaulSaint Paul, MN

    Department of indian work- family education diabetes series

    $32,688
  10. UMASS Memorial Health Care IncWorcester, MA

    Asthma link

    $32,000
  11. MSD Martinsville SchoolsMartinsville, IN

    MSD of martinsville schools: expanding computer science and engineering

    $31,454
  12. Alexander Twilight AcademyBoston, MA

    Middle school STEM program

    $30,000
  13. Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MN

    STEM education program for underrepresented k-12 children and teens

    $30,000
  14. Breakthrough Greater Boston IncCambridge, MA

    Full steam ahead

    $30,000
  15. Care ClinicRed Wing, MN

    Medical

    $30,000
  16. Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA

    Emory pipeline collaborative (epic), a signature program within emory health careers opportunity program academy (emory hcop academy)

    $30,000
  17. Hope Community IncMinneapolis, MN

    Hope communitys youth learning and leadership program

    $30,000
  18. Mend-Meet Each Need with DignityPacoima, CA

    Pathways to wellness

    $30,000
  19. Salud Integral En La Montana IncNaranjito, PR

    Sim remote blood pressure monitoring program

    $30,000
  20. Southside Community Health Services IncMinneapolis, MN

    Chronic condition management program's diabetic care team

    $30,000
  21. St Catherine UniversitySaint Paul, MN

    STEM education grants

    $30,000
  22. St Mary's Health ClinicsSaint Paul, MN

    Diabetes & heart disease prevention program

    $30,000
  23. The Baseball IncRoxbury, MA

    Robotics at the base

    $30,000
  24. Worcester Public SchoolsWorcester, MA

    Science from scientists

    $30,000
  25. YWCA of MinneapolisMinneapolis, MN

    The YWCA minneapolis beacons program at franklin steam magnet middle school

    $30,000
  26. Regents of the University of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    Mobile cancer assessment program (mcamp)

    $29,807
  27. Metrowest Free Medical Program IncMarlborough, MA

    Metrowest free medical program

    $29,700
  28. Healthworks Community Fitness IncDorchester, MA

    Woman be fit with boston medical center

    $25,000
  29. Heartofagiant Foundation IncMilton, MA

    Empowered health monitoring

    $25,000
  30. Yes Prep Public Schools IncHouston, TX

    Inventing our futures yes preps elementary STEM program

    $21,500
  31. After-School All-Stars Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Stem-robotics and coding

    $20,000
  32. Bpe IncRoxbury, MA

    STEM career pathways program

    $20,000
  33. Everyday ArtsSun Valley, CA

    STEM classes for students with disabilities

    $20,000
  34. Friends of Holly Hill Farm IncCohasset, MA

    STEM and school gardens in quincy elementary schools

    $20,000
  35. Science From Scientists IncWoburn, MA

    In-school module-based STEM enrichment program for up to 6 revere, ma schools 2025/2026

    $20,000
  36. Starbase Minnesota IncSaint Paul, MN

    Starbase minnesota, inc. - inspiring students historically underrepresented in STEM to pursue STEM education and STEM careers

    $20,000
  37. Urban Health and WellnessAtlanta, GA

    Increasing access to chronic care and cancer screenings for uninsured adults

    $20,000
  38. Worcester Evening Free Medical Service Program IncWorcester, MA

    Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease screening in low-resource settings

    $19,815
  39. Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBrookline, MA

    Dana-farber mobile health program

    $18,485
  40. Arts-UsSaint Paul, MN

    Stempreneurs

    $18,000
  41. Winona State University FoundationWinona, MN

    Scrubs camps

    $16,500
  42. Breakthrough Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MN

    Systemic change for under-resourced youth

    $15,000
  43. Diabetes Association of Atlanta IncAtlanta, GA

    Diabetes prevention and control program

    $15,000
  44. Downcity DesignProvidence, RI

    Downcity design teen STEM studios

    $15,000
  45. Girls Dream CodeSaint Paul, MN

    Code your path to talk that code: empowering girls in tech

    $15,000
  46. Innovasteam PR IncBayamon, PR

    Innovasteam precollege summer program

    $15,000
  47. Our Bright Future IncSouthbridge, MA

    Wpi STEM after school program

    $15,000
  48. Project Angel FoodLos Angeles, CA

    Medically tailored meals for critically ill angelinos

    $15,000
  49. Santa Clarita Valley Boys and Girls ClubSanta Clarita, CA

    Project learn: STEM program

    $15,000
  50. Bloomington Public School DistrictBloomington, MN

    K-12 computer science

    $13,994
  51. Family Faith Healthcare Clinic IncHouston, TX

    Health screening outreach

    $13,500
  52. Hope Healthcare ServicesAvon, IN

    Hope chronic health program: managing diabetes and beyond

    $10,500
  53. Action for Boston Community DevelopmentBoston, MA

    STEM cypher: applied learning (school to career) pathways

    $10,050
  54. Minnesota Computers for SchoolsMinneapolis, MN

    Youth learn: improving STEM educational opportunities for under-resourced youth

    $10,000
  55. T-1 Today IncWest Chester, OH

    Pediatric foundation of diabetes camp programming

    $10,000
  56. Catholic Community Foundation of MinnesotaMinnesota, MN

    Annunciation hope and healing fund

    $10,000
  57. Cancer Support Community - Central Indiana IncIndianapolis, IN

    Supplies for cancer patients

    $5,047
  58. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA

    Dynamit

    $4,950
  59. Tokata Learning CenterShakopee, MN

    TLC outdoor program

    $4,075
  60. Indiana Health Centers IncIndianapolis, IN

    Enhancing self-management support for low-income patients

    $3,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health17 grants $936,49847% of the total
  2. Education16 grants $492,95025% of the total
  3. Human services5 grants $340,05017% of the total
  4. Youth development4 grants $75,0004% of the total
  5. Arts and culture2 grants $38,0002% of the total
  6. Religion1 grant $32,6882% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $70,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota21 grants $1,060,000
  2. Florida1 grant $600,000
  3. Massachusetts18 grants $510,000
  4. Illinois1 grant $250,000
  5. California5 grants $100,000
  6. Puerto Rico3 grants $90,000
  7. Georgia3 grants $65,000
  8. Indiana4 grants $50,001
  9. Texas2 grants $35,000
  10. Rhode Island1 grant $15,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Kaoru Lee AdairPRESIDENT/ DIRECTOR Hours 0.4Pay $0
  • Alexandra CanneyTREASURER Hours 0.4Pay $0
  • Mary WisemanCLERK Hours 0.4Pay $0
  • Brenda BeckerVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0.4Pay $0
  • David ThompsonDIRECTOR Hours 0.4Pay $0
  • Margaret CombsDIRECTOR Hours 0.4Pay $0
  • Eileen HunterDIRECTOR Hours 0.4Pay $0
  • Lauren TenglerDIRECTOR Hours 0.4Pay $0

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