". . .providing for my family is one of the most important objectives in my life, and I had considered working part time during medical school to make ends meet. The burden of securing funding has been a significant distraction to the real goal of becoming the best physician I can be. The AMA Foundation scholarship has allowed much of that burden to be relieved. I have been able to give up the idea of working part time and it has allowed me to focus on my goal — becoming the best physician possible. . ." - Brett Dees, AMA Foundation Scholarship recipient (shown here with his family)

See more examples of the AMA Foundation's dollars at work in the 2006 Annual Report (PDF, 2MB, requires Adobe Reader). 

 

Why to Give

The AMA Foundation touches the lives of thousands of physicians, medical school students and citizens across the country every year, through scholarships, grants and community health and education. But we cannot do it alone. Please explore the numerous opportunities to be involved in the Foundation's efforts and consider making a donation. The AMA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization, and all donations are fully tax-deductible. If you have any questions please call (312) 464-4200.

Read success stories of past recipients to learn more about the impact of the AMA Foundation.

 

How to Give

Cash Donations
The AMA Foundation accepts donations by check or with Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. Credit card donations may be made using our online donation form. To donate by check, please contact the AMA Foundation at (312) 464-4200 for more information.

Stock Gifts
Gifts of appreciated stock are a convenient way to contribute to the AMA Foundation. There are often many tax benefits for donors through tax deductions for the full fair market value of the contributed stock, and avoidance of taxes on capital gains. For more information about this type of giving call (312) 464-4200.

Planned Gifts
We can help you achieve your financial and estate plans by providing giving opportunities that will fulfill your current and future needs. Planned gifts can create many benefits to you through tax deductions and/or reducing estate taxes. For information about this type of giving call (312) 464-4200.

Tribute Gifts
Remembering or honoring a family member, friend, loved one or college by making a gift to the AMA Foundation is a compassionate and meaningful gesture. Any gift to the AMA Foundation can be made "in memory of" or "in honor of" someone simply by filling in the "dedication" portion on the online donation form. For information about this type of giving call (312) 464-4200.

AMA Foundation online donation form

Form for making donations online to the AMA Foundation.