The ISHLT Foundation solely exists to strengthen and expand the work of ISHLT and its global community of members and leaders. By fueling breakthrough research, supporting the next generation of clinician-scientists, and amplifying patient voices, the Foundation builds on ISHLT’s mission to improve care for patients with advanced heart and lung disease—ensuring access to the best treatments and extending lives worldwide.

The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of this mission. Your unrestricted gifts provide the vital resources that allow us to respond quickly to emerging needs, invest in high-impact programs, and expand our global reach.

How Your Gift Makes an Impact

When you give to the Annual Fund, you are helping to:

• Advance Research: Fund grants that improve care for patients with advanced heart or lung disease through transplantation, mechanical support, and innovative therapies.
• Empower Mentors: Inspire and support society mentors through the ISHLT Francis D. Pagani, MD Endowed Mentorship Award.
• Build Global Bridges: Connect trainees in emerging areas to expertise worldwide through the International Visiting Scholarship Program.

Join Us

Your investment in the ISHLT Foundation Annual Fund fuels discovery, education, and patient-centered innovation. Together, we can advance science, support clinicians, and extend lives.

Every gift—no matter the size—makes a difference.