Foundation of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Dedicated to advancing education and research

The Foundation of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology develops, promotes and funds clinical research and educational programs related to allergy, asthma & immunology.  A not-for-profit, charitable 501(c)3 organization, the Foundation is dedicated to:

• Strengthening, supporting and funding allergy/immunology training programs.
  
• Heightening awareness of the critical role of the allergist in cost-effective treatment of asthma and other allergic and immunologic diseases.
  
• Supporting asthma camp programs to teach children and their parents how to live with asthma.

Why Do We Need the Foundation?

While the number of asthma patients is expected to double over the next 25 years, cutbacks in Graduate Medical Education funding have substantially reduced the number of accredited allergy/immunology training programs.  Because of this, it is projected that we will soon train only enough qualified allergists to meet just 60% of the nation’s needs.  As a result, funding to support the specialty is more important than ever.

To date, the Foundation has provided more than $700,000 to fund specialty-related programs that otherwise might cease to exist.  These programs include clinical fellowship stipends, fellow-in-training research grants, young faculty support awards, scholar’s return awards, and support for asthma camps. The bottom line is that the Foundation does make a difference.

How Can You Help?

In addition to contributing to the Foundation on your ACAAI membership dues statement, there are other ways in which you can support the specialty.  Click on the links below for more information and contribution forms.

• Make a One-Time Donation to the Foundation
• Join the Committee of 500 by making a $5,000 pledge.
• Use Tithe-a-Talk to donate your honoraria from speaking engagements or special projects.
• Select from a variety of Bequests and Other Planned Giving options.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Foundation is to maintain the integrity and future of the specialty of Allergy and Immunology through the support of the highest quality professional training and patient assistance programs.   

Vision Statement

"The Foundation of the ACAAI will maintain a leadership role in our subspecialty in providing financial support for the development and advancement of clinical allergy and immunology as a profession and as a science."

2007-08 Board of Trustees

Emil J. Bardana, Jr., MD
President
Portland, OR

Betty B. Wray, MD
Vice President
Augusta, GA

Nathan Segall, MD
Secretary
Atlanta, GA

Stanley M. Fineman, MD
Treasurer
Marietta, GA

Sami Bahna, MD
Trustee-at-Large 
Shreveport, LA

Daniel Ein, MD
Trustee-at-Large 
Washington, DC

 Richard G. Gower, MD
Trustee-at-Large
Spokane, WA

Lawrence S. Mihalas, MD
Trustee-at-Large
Los Angeles, CA

Jay M. Portnoy, MD
Trustee-at-Large
Kansas City, MO

Marcee Claflin
AACAAI Representative
Edmond, OK