American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation

About American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation centers its giving on access to dental care for children, especially through community clinics that serve underserved and limited-access patients. Its grantmaking is built around pediatric oral health services, with support for preventive care, advanced treatment, outreach, supplies, and transportation help when those pieces are needed to keep care reachable. Recent awards show a clear emphasis on clinics and health centers that function as primary dental homes for children. The largest recent grant in the data went to Waukesha County Community Dental Clinic in Waukesha, Wisconsin, at $162,500 in 2024, followed by $112,500 to Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Other sizeable awards include $77,000 to Erie Family Health Center in Chicago and $74,500 to Cass Community Health Foundation in Kansas City. Those grants point to a funder that uses direct service support to strengthen pediatric dental care delivery at the local level. The foundation also backs organizations serving children with special health care needs and children facing barriers to routine dental access. Its funding pattern favors established community providers, including medical centers, family health centers, and dental clinics that can extend treatment to children who might otherwise go without care.

What American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation Funds

In access-to-care work, the foundation gave $67,500 to Kids Community Clinic of Burbank in Burbank, California, and $67,000 to Children's Dental Foundation in Long Beach, California, both for ACCESS DENTAL CARE. It also supported Healthy Smiles for Kids in Garden Grove, California, with $20,000 for the same purpose, showing a repeated focus on clinic-based delivery. For broader safety-net care, it awarded $30,000 to University of Maryland Baltimore and $22,500 to Health Care Center for the Homeless in Baltimore, both for ACCESS DENTAL CARE. Those grants indicate attention to health systems and providers serving children who may face multiple barriers to treatment. The foundation also supports specialized pediatric oral health care. Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, received $20,000 in 2024 and $20,000 in 2023, reflecting sustained support for children with more complex dental and craniofacial needs.

How American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation Gives