The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures
Our mission: to achieve better vascular health for all through a patient-centric approach to research and education. Our vision: a world where everyone experiences healthy vascular systems - the arteries and veins that support the effective functioning of all the body's organs.
The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures at a glance
In short: The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures gave $91K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,442
- -84.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,481
- -94.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,000
- Total assets
- $4,309,404
- +20.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures
Frederick M. Binkley Award
The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Patient Community Liaison Microgrant
The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Wylie Scholar Award
The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures
Amount
$150,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Massachusetts Medical School ($50K). Together the top 3 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 21 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2024) to $577K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Medical School Worchester, MA | Wylie Scholar Award | $50,000 |
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | To Investigate Biomakers in Vascular Disease. | $22,000 |
| Duke University Charlotte, NC | Peer Support and Outreach to Income Patient Outcomes. | $19,442 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,309,404 | $1,853,089 | $1,111,076 | $91,442 | 3 | $353,652 |
| 2023 | $3,574,035 | $1,610,194 | $1,826,600 | $577,181 | 1 | $73,465 |
| 2022 | $3,787,443 | $2,153,452 | $2,056,902 | $325,400 | 7 | $121,981 |
| 2021 | $4,123,824 | $516,547 | $806,491 | $212,500 | 4 | $97,559 |
| 2020 | $3,437,896 | $1,228,444 | $743,410 | $236,251 | 6 | $74,925 |
About The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures
Based on IRS filings
The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures is a public charity, based in Redwood City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $354K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures is led by Isabel Bjork, Secretary & CEO on every filing since 2023; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Isabel Bjork
Secretary & CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$83K (2023) → $195K (2024)
Edward Yu
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Patterson
Director
CEO → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$137K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Bob Kain
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Grey
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Heath
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lilia Coburn
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Wong
Director
CEO → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Conte
Director
Director → CMO, 2022
CMO → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hamburger
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Gallagher
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy R Hitchcock
Co-Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $0 (2024)
David Rae
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Julie Lawrence (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lenimfa Catalan (2022) — Staff
- Former: Lilia Martinez-Coburn (2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $195K, to Isabel Bjork (Secretary, CEO).
Frequently asked questions about The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures
How much does The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures give each year?
The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures gave $91K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $577K across 1 grant.
What is The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures's typical grant size?
The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures's median grant in 2024 was $22,000, and its average grant was $30,481, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures give grants?
The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures gives mostly in Massachusetts: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (24%) and North Carolina (21%).
Does The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures?
The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures's EIN?
The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2825216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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