Boomer Esiason Foundation
The Boomer Esiason Foundation is a Maryland-based nonprofit that supports people affected by cystic fibrosis through advocacy, patient-centered programs, scholarships, IVF and financial hardship grants. The official site (esiason.org) presents program details, grant and application pages, staff and contact information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations working on cystic fibrosis clinical care, research, patient-centered support, scholarships or direct hardship assistance with measurable program activities and a track record of impact.
Good Fit
- • Direct program or research work on cystic fibrosis or services for people with CF
- • Hospitals, university medical centers, or established disease research institutions
- • Clear, project-specific budgets and outcomes tied to patient support or research
- • Capacity to manage grants in the $10K–$150K range
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year reached recipients across 14 states and the majority of grant dollars went out of state, indicating a national rather than strictly local footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 23 distinct recipients and a mix of universities, hospitals, national disease organizations and community partners, demonstrating a broad recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists: nearly half of 2024 recipients were new and there are repeat and new grantees across the three-year record, which—together with visible contact channels—suggests unfamiliar applicants can and do enter the portfolio; however, formal application guidelines were not identified.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
