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American Medical Association Foundation

American Medical Association Foundation

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-6080517
Regional Funder
Logo for "American Medical Association Foundation"

American Medical Association Foundation

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-6080517
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1957

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The American Medical Association Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the healthcare sector. In 2025, it awarded a total of $2.2 million in grants, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals; funding opportunities are available by invitation only and are based on established relationships. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE AMA FOUNDATION BRINGS TOGETHER PHYSICIANS AND COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE OUR NATION'S HEALTH. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAILS OF OPERATIONAL INITIATIVES.
Total Funding Given

$2.2M

2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NEVADA COUNTY DIAPER DRIVE
Penn Valley, CA
$2.2M
24%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$303.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$263.1K
V
Virginia Spitzer
Board Member
C
Cedric M Bright MD FACP
Board Member
J
Jon Ekdahl JD
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to American Medical Association Foundation?
No. American Medical Association Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does American Medical Association Foundation give?
American Medical Association Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are American Medical Association Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from American Medical Association Foundation fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $304 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does American Medical Association Foundation make each year?
In 2025, American Medical Association Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $2.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did American Medical Association Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, American Medical Association Foundation awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include NEVADA COUNTY DIAPER DRIVE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to American Medical Association Foundation?
American Medical Association Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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