Boomer Esiason Foundation
The Boomer Esiason Foundation is a public charity based in Bethesda, Maryland, that supports people affected by cystic fibrosis (CF). Its work includes CF research and medical grants, patient and family assistance, scholarships, advocacy, and programs promoting active lifestyles.
Boomer Esiason Foundation at a glance
In short: Boomer Esiason Foundation gave $1.1M across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,060,873
- +63.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +35.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,125
- +20.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $34,343
- Total assets
- $9,457,876
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Boomer Esiason Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 7475 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 1100, Bethesda, MD 20814-3424
Phone: (301) 656-1551
Website: https://esiason.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Boomer Esiason Foundation
Boomer Esiason Foundation Grants (Medical & Research)
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Varies
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Boomer Esiason Foundation IVF Grant Program
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Boomer Esiason Foundation Scholarship
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Who Boomer Esiason Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Pennsylvania ($135K). Together the top 10 received $818K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 62 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Pennsylvania (28%), New York (22%), Ohio (10%), Montana (8%), and Maryland (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Boomer Esiason Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $404K (2021) to $1.3M (2019). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | CF Support | $135,082 |
| Columbia University Irving Medical Center New York, NY | CF Support | $100,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | CF Support | $90,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Cincinnati, OH | CF Support | $75,000 |
| Northwell Health Westbury, NY | CF Support | $75,000 |
| Billings Clinic Foundation Billings, MT | CF Support | $75,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | CF Support | $71,332 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | CF Support | $70,000 |
| University of Minnesota Se Minneapolis, MN | CF Support | $66,468 |
| New York Road Runners New York, NY | CF Support | $60,050 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,457,876 | $5,548,024 | $5,944,611 | $1,060,873 | 23 | $144,365 |
| 2024 | $9,505,141 | $5,920,362 | $5,586,009 | $650,124 | 17 | $219,278 |
| 2023 | $9,084,510 | $7,304,413 | $5,408,039 | $701,334 | 10 | $11,220 |
| 2022 | $6,883,836 | $4,622,528 | $3,962,395 | $545,984 | 7 | $-98,810 |
| 2021 | $5,765,057 | $4,877,234 | $3,562,266 | $403,548 | 5 | $79,027 |
| 2020 | $4,973,093 | $3,487,398 | $4,571,352 | $512,725 | 6 | $70,798 |
| 2019 | $4,923,757 | $5,099,543 | $6,145,103 | $1,278,828 | 17 | $78,361 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it works to advance CF research, support effective care, educate and empower people affected by CF, and improve quality of life. Its programs include grants to medical institutions, researchers, and patient organizations; scholarships for students in the CF community; financial hardship assistance; IVF grants for adults with CF facing fertility challenges; advocacy and educational resources; and athletic programs.
In 2025, the foundation supported organizations with a range of missions. For example, the Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute says it funds CF research, provides education and personal support, and raises awareness. The Cody Dieruf Foundation describes its work as uniting communities and families living with CF through awareness, emotional and financial assistance, health management, and life experiences. Other recipients included healthcare and research institutions, universities, and New York Road Runners, which describes its mission as improving community health and well-being through inclusive running experiences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $1,060,873. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $135,082, with a median of $34,343. The listed grants were designated for “CF support.”
The largest awards included $135,082 to the University of Pennsylvania, $100,000 to Columbia University Irving Medical Center, $90,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and $75,000 each to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Northwell Health, and Billings Clinic Foundation. Other awards included $71,332 to the University of Pittsburgh, $70,000 to Thomas Jefferson University, $66,468 to the University of Minnesota, and $60,050 to New York Road Runners.
The foundation describes its medical and research grants as annual grants to medical institutions, researchers, and patient organizations. Its website also describes scholarship and IVF grant programs. The IVF program provides financial assistance to adults with CF seeking assisted reproductive technology; the foundation says it has partnered with Kindbody and Boston IVF to provide fertility care. The first 2026 IVF application round ran from March 23 through May 1, 2026, and has passed. The scholarship page lists an April 2027 deadline.
The foundation says it monitors grants through written contracts, reports, recipient acknowledgment letters, and ongoing monitoring of research progress.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Boomer Esiason and Cheryl Esiason as chairmen; Ron Rubin as treasurer; and Pete Abitante, Steven Bowman, Jack Cassidy, Bob DiFazio, Joe Dussich, and Billy Heinzerling as directors. Gunnar Esiason is listed as executive vice president, strategy and advocacy.
Boomer Esiason Foundation is led by Robert Plansker, President on every filing since 2022; 9 of 32 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Plansker
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$71K (2022) → $168K (2025)
Boomer Esiason
Chairman
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $24K (2025)
Cheryl Esiason
Chairman
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Hahn
Director of Operations
Employee → Director of Operations, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $131K (2025)
Christopher McEwan
Director of Programs
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Gerard Cahill
Director of Team Boomer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Billy Heinzerling
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Difazio
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Bolte
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harvey Sanders
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Cassidy
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Regan
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Rosetta
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Dussich
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Gurrera
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Plank
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Pace
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Norseth
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Abitante
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Stayer
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Mueller
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Bowman
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Colabella
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Fleishhacker
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Williams
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Milkovich
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Rimington
Vice President of Events
President → Vice President of Events, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$158K (2019) → $35K (2025)
Etsuko Murase
CFO & COO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$122K (2019) → $177K (2025)
Gunnar Esiason
Executive Vice President, Strategy & Advocacy
Advocate → Advocate - Program Director, 2020
Advocate - Program Director → Executive Vice President, Strategy & Advocacy, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$83K (2019) → $67K (2025)
Tami Amaker
Vice President, Development, Events & Programs
Special Program Director → Vice President, Development, Events & Programs, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$121K (2019) → $137K (2025)
Ron Rubin
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Natalie Stout Wandelt (2024) — Employee
- Former: Michaela Johnson (2019–2023) — President of Team Boomer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $177K, to Etsuko Murase (CFO/COO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Boomer Esiason Foundation
How much does Boomer Esiason Foundation give each year?
Boomer Esiason Foundation gave $1.1M across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $650K across 17 grants.
What is Boomer Esiason Foundation's typical grant size?
Boomer Esiason Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $34,343, and its average grant was $46,125, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Boomer Esiason Foundation give grants?
Boomer Esiason Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Ohio (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Boomer Esiason Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Boomer Esiason Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "CF Support" (23 grants).
Who are Boomer Esiason Foundation's largest grantees?
Boomer Esiason Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Pennsylvania ($135,082), Columbia University Irving Medical Center ($100,000) and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($90,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Boomer Esiason Foundation?
Boomer Esiason Foundation reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.5M.
What does Boomer Esiason Foundation fund?
The foundation says it works to advance CF research, support effective care, educate and empower people affected by CF, and improve quality of life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Boomer Esiason Foundation?
Boomer Esiason Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check esiason.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Boomer Esiason Foundation's EIN?
Boomer Esiason Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3142753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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