Edwards Lifesciences Foundation
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation is a private foundation based in Irvine, California. It supports charitable work focused on improving the quality of life of patients and people facing barriers, including access to care for underserved structural heart patients and health and community programs where Edwards employees live and work.
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation at a glance
In short: Edwards Lifesciences Foundation gave $9.0M across 224 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), top state California. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,017,682
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 224
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,258
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $81,376,305
- +44.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (32 of 160, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edwards Lifesciences Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing describes an online application and says audited financial reports are requested when available for annual-cycle applications. U.S.-based applicants must be tax-exempt charitable organizations under Section 501(c)(3) and, according to the filing, cannot be private foundations under Section 509(a). The website also requires applicants to meet program criteria, complete the appropriate application, and provide supplemental information such as tax-status documentation, financial statements, and program budgets. Organizations outside the U.S. may be eligible for specific charitable projects and may need additional due diligence and expenditure reporting. The website says Every Heartbeat Matters partners and other partners conducting work with patients must sign a program agreement before receiving funds. Its guidelines describe Every Heartbeat Matters donations of up to $300,000 per year, alongside possible technology donations, employee pro bono expertise, and partner connections.
- Contact
Application contact: Tiffany Simmons
Mailing address: One Edwards Way, Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: (949) 250-5184
Website: https://edwards.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Edwards Lifesciences Foundation
Who Edwards Lifesciences Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charities Aid Foundation America ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $4.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
3,603 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3,432 grants of 3,603 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes Strengthen Our Community as supporting communities where Edwards employees live and work, including communities globally. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California (39%), Virginia (20%), the District of Columbia (8%), Illinois (7%), and Massachusetts (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 224 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edwards Lifesciences Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 32 of 160 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $64K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 325% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8.2M (2020) to $9.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 224 grants totaling $9.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA | General Operating Support | $1,523,928 |
| The Thoracic Surgery Foundation Washington, IL | 2025 TSF Every Heartbeat Matters Program | $550,000 |
| Pyxera Global Inc Washington, DC | Every Heartbeat Matters Pro Bono Corps | $370,000 |
| United Way Orange County Irvine, CA | General Operating Support | $356,097 |
| Matching Gifts US - Orange County Irvine, CA | General Operating Support | $305,879 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH | The Act Registry: Expanding Global Partnerships and Impact | $300,000 |
| Matching Gifts US - Other Irvine, CA | General Operating Support | $258,534 |
| American Association for Thoracic Surgery Beverly, MA | Aats Foundation Every Heartbeat Matters Initiative | $250,000 |
| Lucile Packard Chlidren's Hospital Stanford Palo Alto, CA | Community Grant | $250,000 |
| Patient Advocate Foundation Inc Hampton, VA | Structural heart disease careline (SHDCL), heart valve financial aid fund (HVFAF), and summit | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,376,305 | $31,506,212 | $10,881,236 | $9,017,682 | 224 | $10,678,111 | $1,555,140 | $3,287,546 |
| 2023 | $56,296,533 | $1,608,317 | $10,930,362 | $9,397,101 | 224 | $10,954,285 | $1,428,149 | $2,975,246 |
| 2022 | $59,215,487 | $27,589,902 | $11,119,644 | $9,702,034 | 199 | $10,797,760 | $27,311,007 | $3,045,785 |
| 2021 | $84,164,854 | $6,008,947 | $11,560,610 | $9,463,767 | 1,384 | $10,468,025 | $5,963,338 | $3,976,858 |
| 2020 | $78,884,548 | $5,115,156 | $9,257,147 | $8,204,952 | 1,572 | — | $5,041,836 | $3,601,210 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edwards Lifesciences Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its giving aims to improve the quality of life of patients and people facing barriers so they have the opportunity to thrive. Every Heartbeat Matters focuses on increasing access to treatment for structural heart patients facing barriers. Its guidelines describe support for detection, treatment, clinical education, and strengthening partner organizations’ capabilities. Strengthen Our Community supports health, education, and economic opportunities in Edwards’ communities.
The foundation’s 2024 filing also describes support for community needs including hunger, housing, workforce development, and education. It says it partners with organizations making a demonstrated impact and may provide support beyond grants, including nonprofit convenings.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of supported organizations. The Thoracic Surgery Foundation says its mission is to advance heart and lung health for all. Heart to Heart Global Cardiac Care says it develops self-sustaining medical programs to expand access to life-saving cardiac care. Patient Advocate Foundation describes providing case management and financial aid to people with serious illnesses. CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County says it works to develop and retain talent for an inclusive innovation hub.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 224 grants totaling $9,017,682. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,523,928, with a median of $7,500. Notable grants included $1,523,928 to Charities Aid Foundation America for general operating support; $550,000 to The Thoracic Surgery Foundation for its 2025 Every Heartbeat Matters program; $370,000 to Pyxera Global for the Every Heartbeat Matters Pro Bono Corps; and $356,097 to United Way Orange County for general operating support. Other recipients included Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, which received $300,000 for the ACT Registry, and Patient Advocate Foundation, which received $250,000 for structural heart disease and related patient support programs.
The foundation’s website describes an annual funding cycle, generally opening in late spring, with applications evaluated in summer through early fall and applicants notified in late fall. Its 2026 cycle is closed; the website says applicants will be notified by October. The 2024 filing says applications usually open in mid-May and close 30 days later, with dates varying.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amanda C. Fowler as executive director; Bernard Zovighian as chairman; Mark Wilterding as treasurer; and Linda Park as secretary. Directors listed are Seth Clancy, Christine Z. McCauley, Scott Ullem, Martyn Thomas, Linnette Torres, and Wayne Markowitz.
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation is led by Amanda C. Fowler, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda C. Fowler
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Zovighian
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Z. McCauley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Ullem
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martyn Thomas
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Clancy
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linnette Torres
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Markowitz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Park
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Wilterding
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Dirksen J. Lehman (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Daveen Chopra (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Katie Szyman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael A. Mussallem (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Edward A. Tarle (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Jay P. Wertheim (2020) — Director & Secretary
- Former: John McGrath (2020) — Director
- Former: Sarah Yoder (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Edwards Lifesciences Foundation
How much does Edwards Lifesciences Foundation give each year?
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation gave $9.0M across 224 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9.4M across 224 grants.
What is Edwards Lifesciences Foundation's typical grant size?
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $40,258, across 224 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edwards Lifesciences Foundation that year got $64K on average.
Where does Edwards Lifesciences Foundation give grants?
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation's top state is California, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (20%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Ana, CA (44 grants), Irvine, CA (42 grants), Salt Lake City, UT (12 grants) and Costa Mesa, CA (10 grants).
Does Edwards Lifesciences Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 31% of Edwards Lifesciences Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (69 of 224) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Leadership Board Match" (4 grants).
Who are Edwards Lifesciences Foundation's largest grantees?
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Charities Aid Foundation America ($1,523,928), United Way Orange County ($604,114 across 12 grants) and The Thoracic Surgery Foundation ($550,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edwards Lifesciences Foundation?
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation reported $81.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edwards Lifesciences Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its giving aims to improve the quality of life of patients and people facing barriers so they have the opportunity to thrive. Every Heartbeat Matters focuses on increasing access to treatment for structural heart patients facing barriers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edwards Lifesciences Foundation?
The 2024 filing describes an online application and says audited financial reports are requested when available for annual-cycle applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edwards Lifesciences Foundation's EIN?
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1702755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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