American Lung Association
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 131632524 · Private foundation
American Lung Association is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $11.5M in grants paid and $196.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 417 individual grants from this funder — $91.2M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for faith-based (jewish). This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What American Lung Association funds
American Lung Association's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (jewish), health care, higher education.
Populations it has supported include children, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Industry Foundation (dba Stand Up to Cancer) UCLA DREAM TEAM - CANCER RESEARCH | Los Angeles, CA | $1.5M | 2017 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation (stand Up 2 Cancer) RESEARCH | Los Angeles, CA | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Northwestern University RESEARCH | Evanston, IL | $1.3M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from American Lung Association
American Lung Association's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at lung.org.
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Frequently asked questions about American Lung Association
- Does American Lung Association accept grant applications?
- American Lung Association's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does American Lung Association fund?
- American Lung Association's grants focus on faith-based (jewish). Example recipients include Entertainment Industry Foundation (dba Stand Up to Cancer), Entertainment Industry Foundation (stand Up 2 Cancer), Northwestern University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does American Lung Association give in grants?
- American Lung Association reported $11.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $91.2M over 417 grants.
- Where is American Lung Association located?
- American Lung Association is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131632524.
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