About the Foundation
The Foundation of the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians, founded in 1987, is the philanthropic arm of the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians, and a networking member of the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation. The Foundation is a charitable public foundation recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and is thereby eligible to receive grants and tax deductible gifts and contributions. Click below to download a giving form.
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Mission: The Foundation of the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians is a philanthropic organization serving the people of Georgia to enhance their well-being through educational and outreach programs that promote healthy practices consistent with the principles of family medicine.
The Foundation of the GAFP is an affiliated chapter foundation of the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (AAFP/F) based in Kansas City, Missouri, which is the nation's second largest medical specialty association. Through its relationship with the AAFP/F, the Foundation of the GAFP is able to share some resources, including contributed support and technical assistance.
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of up to 19 members. The Trustees include family physicians and corporate representatives, as well as medical students and residents.
The Foundation of the GAFP is the only charitable organization in Georgia whose objective is to improve access to quality health care by promoting the specialty of family medicine.