How much funding does Comeback Assistance Program provide?

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When is the deadline for Comeback Assistance Program?

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Comeback Assistance Program

Tedy's Team Inc

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for Heart Disease Hardship Grants Medical Equipment Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Comeback Assistance Program

Organization: Tedy's Team Inc (MA, US)

Purpose: Assist and support stroke and heart disease survivors and caregivers on their personal comeback journeys by providing financial assistance for recovery-related costs.

Geographic Scope

Not explicitly limited; serves stroke and heart disease survivors and their families

Focus Areas

Eligible Assistance:

Extended physical and speech therapies
Procedures
Medical equipment
Other recovery-related costs

Does NOT Fund:

Existing medical and/or personal bills

Home health care

Travel and/or lodging

Medications

Insurance

Home improvements

Down payments for a home

Mortgages/rent

Eligibility

Stroke or heart disease survivors
Caregivers of stroke or heart disease survivors
Program currently only accepting applications for stroke or heart disease related inquiries

Background

Established to help survivors who may lack the support system and opportunities that founder Tedy Bruschi had during his stroke recovery in 2005. Recognizes that the financial burden outside of what health insurance covers can be overwhelming for survivors and their families.

Contact Information

Phone: 508-492-5367
Email: info@tedysteam.org
Mailing Address: 72A Taunton Street Unit 101, Plainville, MA 02762
Program Coordinator: Lauren Pino

Application Notes

Due to high demand, applications may take 2-4 weeks for initial response
Processing timeline can be up to one month or longer in some cases
Check spam/junk folder if no response within 7 days

How to Apply

1. Fill out the initial form on the Comeback Assistance Program page with the following information:
- First Name (required)
- Last Name (required)
- Email (required)
- Phone (required)
- Confirmation of survivor status (required)
- Inquiry for family member (required)

2. Automated Response: An automated email will be sent to the email address provided containing a link to the Comeback Assistance Program Questionnaire

3. Complete the Questionnaire: Fill out the detailed questionnaire form

4. Coordinator Follow-up: Lauren Pino, the Comeback Assistance Program Coordinator, will connect with you directly for further information

Important Notes

Processing can take 2-4 weeks for initial response
May take up to one month or longer in some cases
Check spam/junk folder if no response within 7 days before re-applying
Organization is smaller and processes applications on a rolling basis

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What Tedy's Team Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 2
Total given: $35K
Median grant: $18K
Range: $10K–$25K

By dollars: Illinois 71%, Massachusetts 29%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Canton, MA.

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