Our Mission

The American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) is raising an additional $20 million to address the growing needs of the Osteopathic profession.

The mission of the American Osteopathic Foundation is to support programs and services that promote Osteopathic Medicine and enhance patient-centered care. Since 1949 the AOF has supported Osteopathic medical students, residents, and physicians throughout their careers. 

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Campaign Progress

$20,000,000
GOAL
$11,165,000
RAISED

I owe everything to the profession. I don’t know what I’d be doing if I wasn’t an Osteopathic physician. I feel good about helping the future of Osteopathic Medicine by giving to the AOF's Hope, Healing and Health Campaign.

— Karen J. Nichols, DO, MA, MACOI, MACP, FAMWA, CS-F

Our Impact

Over the past 75 years the AOF has invested widely and deeply in the profession.

$17M
Awarded over $17 million in scholarships and grants
1K+
Recognized over 1,000 leaders advancing Osteopathic Medicine
100+
Over 100+ Partnerships created to advance innovation within profession
1949
Advancing Osteopathic Medicine nationwide since 1949

Our Stories

Winifred Chijioke, OMS III, Thomas A. Quinn, DO Osteopathic Scholarship Recipient

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Research

WesternU researchers show Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment improves efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine

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Recognition

Humayun “Hank” Chaudhry, DO has been named the AOF 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

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Hope, Healing and Health Campaign Leadership

Jeffrey S. Grove, DO, FACOFP;
Co-Chair – Hope, Healing and Health Campaign Cabinet; Co-Chair – Hope, Healing and Health Blue Ribbon Committee; AOF Past President

Barbara Ross-Lee, DO, FACOFP;
Co-Chair – Hope, Healing and Health Campaign Cabinet;
AOF Past President

Norman E. Vinn, DO, MBA; 
Co-Chair – Hope, Healing and Health Blue Ribbon Committee;
AOiA Board Chair; Past AOA Chair

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Larry Sommers
Director — Major and Planned Gifts

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