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    American Medical Association Foundation

    ActiveMedical Research
    Chicago, ILWebsite3124644543

    About American Medical Association Foundation

    Bringing together physicians and communities to improve the nation's health by supporting physicians, advancing medical education, and promoting optimal health for all.

    Focus Areas

    Medical educationScholarships (Physicians of Tomorrow)Leadership development (LDI)Health equity (Health Equity Acceleration Fund, Vandenberg Fund)LGBTQ+ healthDisaster recoveryPhysician support and recognition (Excellence in Medicine Awards)

    Who They Fund

    local community residentsunderserved or low-income neighborhoods

    Funding Style

    direct service supportcommunity-based program funding

    About American Medical Association Foundation

    The American Medical Association Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by large Community Health Program grants, including a $1,459,866 award in 2024 and a $1,389,893 award in 2023. That scale sits alongside a broader portfolio built around physician development, scholarships, health equity, LGBTQ+ health, disaster recovery, and recognition of physician service. The foundation’s programs show a clear interest in strengthening the physician pipeline and supporting medical education while also directing resources toward community health and access to care. The Physicians of Tomorrow scholarship program is one of the clearest examples of that approach. It provides $10,000 tuition assistance scholarships to medical students entering their final year of training and includes more than 15 scholarship categories. The Leadership Development Institute adds a second track, offering a yearlong medical-student program with mentorship, professional development, and convenings. In LGBTQ+ health, the National LGBTQ+ Health Fellowship supports advanced clinical training and institutional change for physicians focused on LGBTQIA+ health. Another defined stream is the Disaster Recovery Fund, which helps medical societies and health-related organizations in FEMA-declared disaster zones maintain access to care and recover from disruption.

    What American Medical Association Foundation Funds

    Medical education is a central theme. Through Physicians of Tomorrow, the foundation awards $10,000 tuition assistance scholarships to medical students entering their final year, with more than 15 scholarship categories. The Leadership Development Institute extends that pipeline work through a yearlong program for medical students that combines mentorship, professional development, and convenings. Health equity appears in multiple program lines. The Health Equity Acceleration Fund is named as a focus area for initiatives that advance health equity, and the Nancy Levin Legacy Fund supports American Indian and Alaska Native health through scholarships and awards. They also invest in specialty-focused clinical training. The National LGBTQ+ Health Fellowship supports advanced clinical training, inclusive medical education, and institutional change for physicians focused on LGBTQIA+ health. Disaster recovery is another program area, with the Disaster Recovery Fund providing aid in FEMA-declared disaster zones to sustain access to care and rebuild physician practices.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $882K

    Total Assets

    $27M

    Total Revenue

    $2.6M

    Total Expenses

    $4.1M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $1.1M and $1.4M, with a median of $1.4M.

    25th Percentile

    $1.1M

    Median

    $1.4M

    75th Percentile

    $1.4M

    Geographic Reach

    Leadership

    Albert Ray MD

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    Topics

    community health promotionpreventive health serviceshealth education and outreachprimary care access

    How American Medical Association Foundation Gives

    The foundation’s typical grant size is high: the p25 is $1,135,733, the median is $1,389,893, and the p75 is $1,424,880. That distribution reflects a small number of very large awards rather than many small grants. The recent grant list shows repeated Community Health Program support across 2023, 2024, and 2025, suggesting continuity in at least one funding stream. The organization does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Some programs are open to unsolicited submissions, including Physicians of Tomorrow and the LGBTQ+ Health Fellowship, while others are not.

    Where American Medical Association Foundation Makes Grants

    Recent grants were all made to U.S. recipients, with 100% of the grant count in the United States. The broader program portfolio is also U.S.-focused, including national fellowship, scholarship, and disaster-response efforts. Geographic targeting in the program descriptions includes FEMA-declared disaster zones for recovery support, while other programs operate nationally. The recipient country data does not show any non-U.S. grantmaking.

    Frequently Asked Questions About American Medical Association Foundation

    What are the American Medical Association Foundation’s main program areas?

    Its active programs include medical education and scholarships, leadership development for medical students, LGBTQ+ health fellowship support, health equity initiatives, disaster recovery, and awards that direct honoraria to nonprofit health organizations. The foundation also names American Indian and Alaska Native health through the Nancy Levin Legacy Fund.

    Does the foundation accept unsolicited applications for any programs?

    Yes. Two active programs are marked as accepting unsolicited submissions: Physicians of Tomorrow and the LGBTQ+ Health Fellowship. Several others, including the Excellence in Medicine Awards, Health Equity Acceleration Fund, Disaster Recovery Fund, and Nancy Levin Legacy Fund, are marked as not accepting unsolicited applications.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The grant-size distribution is large, with a p25 of $1,135,733, a median of $1,389,893, and a p75 of $1,424,880. The recent grant list also includes a $1,459,866 award in 2024 and an $881,573 award in 2025.

    What kind of support does the foundation provide in LGBTQ+ health?

    The National LGBTQ+ Health Fellowship supports advanced clinical training, inclusive medical education, and institutional change for physicians focused on LGBTQIA+ health. The program is national in scope and includes a fellowship component for physicians in advanced training.

    Who can receive disaster recovery support?

    The Disaster Recovery Fund provides timely financial assistance to medical societies and health-related organizations in FEMA-declared disaster zones in the United States. The stated purpose is to maintain access to care and support recovery efforts such as emergency supplies, mobile health stations, and rebuilding physician practices.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

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    Current and upcoming funding from American Medical Association Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

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    Disaster Recovery Fund

    disaster recoveryemergency responsehealthcare access+1 more

    Who can apply: Medical societies and health-related organizations located in FEMA-declared disaster zones and able to demonstrate need and alignment with disaster recovery support.

    Deadline: Rolling basis; no fixed deadline specified.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    SEE ATTACHED LIST—$881,5732025Community Health Program
    SEE ATTACHED LIST—$1,459,8662024Community Health Program
    SEE ATTACHED LIST—$1,389,8932023Community Health Program

    SEE ATTACHED LIST

    $881,573
    2025

    Community Health Program

    SEE ATTACHED LIST

    $1,459,866
    2024

    Community Health Program

    SEE ATTACHED LIST

    $1,389,893
    2023

    Community Health Program