The Foundation provides support for research and education in the field of orthodontics.
American Assoc of Orthodontists Fdn’s clearest recent commitment is a $590,000 grant to the University of the Pacific Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry for the Legacy Collection. That award points to a funder that supports orthodontic research infrastructure as well as education, not just short-term project work. The foundation’s stated purpose is support for research and education in orthodontics, and its program list shows that this includes biomedical research, resident education, craniofacial projects, and educational awards. The recent grant record also fits that profile: the legacy collection project is tied to preserving a research resource for future use, while the broader awards portfolio includes named research and educational awards administered through the AAOF Awards Program. In addition to research and academic support, the foundation maintains charitable programs for disaster relief and patient assistance, showing that its grantmaking reaches both the profession and orthodontic communities served by charitable care. The foundation is a Public Charity with $36,858,261 in assets and $590,000 in annual grants given.
Orthodontic research is a core theme. The largest recent grant went to the University of the Pacific Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California, for the Legacy Collection, which supports preservation and access to a craniofacial research resource. The foundation also runs a Biomedical Research Award, indicating direct support for investigator research projects. Education is another major lane. Its active programs include the Dr. Fred A. Garrett Resident Education Program and the AAOF Awards Program, which includes faculty fellowships, center awards, postdoctoral fellowships, and educational innovation awards. The named awards portfolio also includes Jarabak, Salzmann, and Blair awards for research, scholarly projects, or educational activities. Charitable clinical support appears in separate programs. Disaster Relief serves constituents affected by disasters, and Gifted Smiles is listed as a charitable giving program focused on patient assistance.
Grant size is fixed in the available data: p25, median, and p75 are all $590,000, so the observed distribution is concentrated at a single amount. The latest 990 year on file is 2023. One recent recipient appears in the grant record, but the program structure suggests a mix of competitive awards and programmatic support rather than an open general grant pool. Several named awards are not unsolicited, while some charitable programs and the resident education program do accept unsolicited requests.
$590K
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Most grants fall between $590K and $590K, with a median of $590K.
25th Percentile
$590K
Median
$590K
75th Percentile
$590K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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Giving is regional, with the top state by grant count in California. The recent grant record shows a San Francisco recipient, and the recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. The foundation’s grants are not recorded in Missouri, despite its headquarters in St. Louis. Some active award programs also reach academic institutions in Canada and internationally, but the recent grant data on file is U.S.-only.
Its stated purpose is support for research and education in orthodontics. Active programs include orthodontic research, resident education, craniofacial projects, disaster relief, and patient charitable programs, along with named awards for scholarly and educational activity.
The grant-size distribution is flat in the available data: p25, median, and p75 are each $590,000. The latest recorded grant is also $590,000.
It funds all three. The program list includes orthodontic research awards, resident education support, and charitable programs such as Disaster Relief and Gifted Smiles for patient assistance.
California is the top state by grant count in the available data. The recent grant record includes a recipient in San Francisco, and the recipient country distribution is 100% U.S.-based.
The data shows that Disaster Relief, the Dr. Fred A. Garrett Resident Education Program, and Gifted Smiles accept unsolicited requests. Other listed award programs, including the Jarabak / Salzmann / Blair awards and the AAOF Grant Awards Program, are marked as not accepting unsolicited applications.
2023
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2023.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC ARTHUR A DUGONI SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $590,000 | 2023 | LEGACY COLLECTION |
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC ARTHUR A DUGONI SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
$590,000LEGACY COLLECTION
Current and upcoming funding from American Assoc of Orthodontists Fdn that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicants compete in the AAOF annual awards cycle under the Research Aid Award category.
Deadline: Annual application cycle; next visible deadline is October 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm Central Time.
Who can apply: Applicants compete in the AAOF annual awards cycle under the Center Award category.
Deadline: Annual application cycle; next visible deadline is October 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm Central Time.
Who can apply: The AAOF identifies Educational Innovation Awards as one of its priority funding areas; applications are submitted through the annual awards process when available.
Deadline: Annual application cycle; next visible deadline is October 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm Central Time.
Who can apply: Orthodontic residents or residency programs; specific eligibility and award details available on the residents program page.
Who can apply: Applications are accepted through the annual AAOF awards cycle. Awards are organized into seven priority areas. The program supports orthodontic education and research; many awards are tied to academic institutions and researchers. Specific award criteria vary by award type.
Deadline: The 2027 Awards Program application window is open from July 1, 2026 through October 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm Central Time.
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