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AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION

AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION

Schaumburg, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-6117739
Regional Funder
Logo for "AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION"

AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION

Schaumburg, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-6117739
Regional Funder

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Est.

1963

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Illinois, Ohio, and Colorado, having distributed a total of $2.1 million across 87 grantees in 2024. AVMF does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with AVMF can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

HELPING VETERINARIANS, HELP ANIMALS BY SUPPORTING THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE TO IMPROVE ANIMAL AND HUMAN HEALTH.
Total Funding Given

$2.1M

2024
Grantees funded
87
Multi-year grantees
60%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

115

Median 1st year grant
$9.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.5K
J
Jon Pennell
Board Member
J
Janet Donlin
Board Member
S
Sam Miller
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION?
No. AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION give?
AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Ohio, and Colorado. 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 VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,100. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, and THE PET NUTRITION ALLIANCE LTD. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION?
AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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