American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation

**Who we are** AAFP Foundation mission and leadership The American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (AAFP Foundation) is the philanthropic arm of the American Academy of Family Physicians. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health of all people by advancing the practice and impact of family medicine through philanthropic support, leadership development, and community-focused initiatives. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from family physicians, corporations and individuals who share our vision of stronger health outcomes everywhere. The American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of the American Academy of Family Physicians. **Our vision** The vision of the AAFP Foundation is to improve the health of all people. **Our mission** The AAFP Foundation advances family medicine through philanthropy, using humanitarian, educational, and scientific programming to improve health. **Our Foundation** At the core of it all, our AAFP Foundation focuses on improving the health of all people. And together, we can make a positive impact by supporting the family medicine specialty and its future. **Our strategic plan** Developed by the Board of Trustees, the Foundation's strategic plan sets the priorities for our work through 2026. - Health care access **Goal:** Patients from underserved communities will have greater health care access. - Awareness and value **Goal:** The AAFP Foundation and its programs will be recognized and valued by all AAFP members. - Explore family medicine **Goal:** The Foundation will ensure that all medical students have many different opportunities to explore family medicine as a career choice. - Development **Goal:** The AAFP Foundation will have a targeted fundraising strategy that is data-driven and supports current and new donor interests.