Foundation of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Dedicated to advancing education and research

• 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 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 and receive credit toward your pledge at the same time.  Click on the links below for more information and contribution forms.

• Make a One-Time Donation to the Foundation
• Join the 10K Club by making a $10,000 pledge.
• Join the 5K Club 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.
• Donate to the Alliance of the ACAAI’s Annual Silent Auction (see details below)

View the current list of Foundation Donors

ACAAI Foundation Mission and Leadership
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.

2009-10 Board of Trustees
Betty B. Wray, MD  President Augusta, GA
Nathan Segall, MD Vice President Atlanta, GA
Lawrence S. Mihalas, MD Secretary Los Angeles, CA
Michael B. Foggs, MD Treasurer Chicago, IL
Sami L. Bahna, MD, DrPH Trustee-at-Large Shreveport, LA
Stanley M. Fineman, MD Trustee-at-Large Atlanta, GA
Richard G. Gower, MD Trustee-at-Large Spokane, WA
Suellyn S. Rossman, MD Trustee-at-Large Des Plaines, IL
Dana V. Wallace, MD Trustee-at-Large Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jacqueline Bellanti  AACAAI Representative  Washington, DC

ACAAI’s Annual Silent Auction

Alliance Members conduct Silent Auction
 
The ACAAI Alliance hosted a silent auction at the 2009 annual meeting. Proceeds from the auction will be used by the Foundation to help support activities of the Young Faculty Support Awards and Scholars Return Awards.

If you are interested in making a donation to the Foundation, you may contact the ACAAI administrative office at (847) 427-1200.