Aats Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$3.8M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Aats Foundation?
Aats Foundation is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by American Association for Thoracic Surgery ($2.6M), Edwards Lifesciences Foundation ($724K), The Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to Aats Foundation between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Association for Thoracic Surgery | $2,569,410 | 4 | 2018–2022 |
| Edwards Lifesciences Foundation | $724,488 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $125,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Group Return | $125,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Bains Foundation | $60,000 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Intuitive Foundation | $60,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | $47,550 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $16,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Windhover Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 2 | 2021 |
| Allan Family Foundation | $4,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $939K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $34K.
What grants has Aats Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Bains Foundation | DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | Program Services | $7,550 |
| 2025 | Allan Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $105,000 |
| 2024 | The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Group Return | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $105,000 |
| 2024 | Bains Foundation | DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | PROGRAM SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Allan Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Edwards Lifesciences Foundation | AATS FOUNDATION EVERY HEARTBEAT MATTERS INITIATIVE | $300,000 |
| 2023 | Intuitive Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2023 | The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | HEALTHCARE RESEARCH & EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Group Return | HEALTHCARE RESEARCH & EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Bains Foundation | DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | Program Services | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $6,500 |
| 2023 | Allan Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| 2022 | American Association for Thoracic Surgery | GENERAL SUPPORT AND GRANT SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND FELLOWSHIP GRANTS. | $589,051 |
| 2022 | Edwards Lifesciences Foundation | AATS FOUNDATION EVERY HEARTBEAT MATTERS INITIATIVE | $300,000 |
| 2022 | Intuitive Foundation | MEDICAL STUDENT DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Bains Foundation | DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | Program Services | $10,000 |
| 2021 | American Association for Thoracic Surgery | GENERAL SUPPORT AND GRANT SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND FELLOWSHIP GRANTS. | $610,727 |
| 2021 | Edwards Lifesciences Foundation | EVERY HEARTBEAT MATTERS GRANT | $124,488 |
| 2021 | Bains Foundation | DONATION | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Windhover Foundation Inc | Valerie Rusch Mentored Career Development Award | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Windhover Foundation Inc | Sugarbaker Honor Your Mentors program | $5,000 |
| 2020 | American Association for Thoracic Surgery | GENERAL SUPPORT AND GRANT SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND FELLOWSHIP GRANTS. | $490,898 |
| 2020 | The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | Program Services | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Aats Foundation?
Aats Foundation is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by American Association for Thoracic Surgery ($2.6M), Edwards Lifesciences Foundation ($724K), The Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to Aats Foundation between 2018–2025.
Who is Aats Foundation's largest funder?
American Association for Thoracic Surgery is the largest recorded funder of Aats Foundation, with $2.6M across 4 grants (2018–2022).
How much grant funding has Aats Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to Aats Foundation across 32 grants from 11 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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