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Aats Foundation

Beverly, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 237288866  ·  Private foundation

Aats Foundation is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $612K in annual giving against $11.2M in assets. This page documents the 58 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Aats Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$612K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.2M
Total assets
58
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Aats Foundation funds

Aats Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, health care, higher education.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeHealth CareHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Aats Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Medical University of South Carolina Physicians (muscp)
LECTURESHIP AWARD
Charleston, SC$214K2022
American Association for Thoracic Surgery
EVERY HEARTBEAT MATTERS VALVE FELLOWSHIP GRANT RECEIVED BY AATS FOUNDATION FOR AATS TO AWARD TO RECIPIENTS.
Beverly, MA$170K2017
Mass General Hospital
RESEARCH SUPPORT
Boston, MA$140K2022
American Association for Thoracic Surgery
SUPPORT TO UNDERWRITE AATS INTERNATIONAL CARDIOVASCULAR SYMPOSIUMS
Beverly, MA$110K2019
Children's Hospital Corporation
SURGICAL INVESTIGATOR PROGRAM
Boston, MA$100K2023
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
SURGICAL INVESTIGATOR PROGRAM
New York, NY$100K2023
American Association for Thoracic Surgery
EVERY HEARTBEAT MATTERS VALVE FELLOWSHIP GRANT RECEIVED BY AATS FOUNDATION FOR AATS TO AWARD TO RECIPIENTS.
Beverly, MA$100K2018
Stanford University
RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
Redwood City, CA$80K2024
American Association for Thoracic Surgery
EDWARDS 2020
Fairfax, VA$65K2024
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
SURGICAL INVESTIGATOR PROGRAM
New York, NY$50K2024
Johns Hopkins University
SURGICAL INVESTIGATOR PROGRAM
Baltimore, MD$50K2024
Massachusetts General Hospital - Research
WTS MID-CAREER INVESTIGATOR AWARD
Boston, MA$50K2024
Trustees of Columbia University
SURGICAL INVESTIGATOR PROGRAM
New York, NY$50K2024
West Virginia University
SURGICAL INVESTIGATOR PROGRAM
Morganton, WV$50K2024
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
SURGICAL INVESTIGATOR PROGRAM
Milkwaukee, WI$50K2024

Aats Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$170K
2018$100K
2019$110K
2020$29K
2022$644K
2023$764K
2024$808K

How to apply for funding from Aats Foundation

Aats Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at aatsfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Aats Foundation

Does Aats Foundation accept grant applications?
Aats Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Aats Foundation fund?
Aats Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Medical University of South Carolina Physicians (muscp), American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Mass General Hospital. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Aats Foundation give in grants?
Aats Foundation reported $612K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.6M over 58 grants.
Where is Aats Foundation located?
Aats Foundation is based in Beverly, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237288866.
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About this profile. This page is built from Aats Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Aats Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.