Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $2,479,137 (total expenses, tax year 2023, from 990 filing)
- Grant Range: $500–$25,000 (based on programme descriptions)
- Geographic Focus: National (United States)
- Application Method: Fixed deadlines (vary by programme)
- Total Assets: $17,330,075 (tax year 2023)
Contact Details
- Website: https://aof.org
- Email: info@aof.org
- Phone: (312) 202-8234
- Address: 142 E Ontario St Ste 1450, Chicago, IL 60611
Funding Priorities
- Research grants for osteopathic medical students, residents, and physicians conducting research on osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) and related topics
- Educational scholarships for osteopathic medical students
- Community health programmes, particularly for osteopathically-centered health centers serving rural or under-served communities
- International medical outreach trips for osteopathic students and residents
- Early career investigator support through seed funding for pilot and feasibility studies
What They Don't Fund
Information on specific exclusions is not publicly available on the foundation's website.
Application Process & Timeline
Applications are submitted through an online portal (SurveyMonkey Apply) at https://aof.smapply.org. Different programmes have fixed annual deadlines throughout the year:
- Caring for Communities Grant: Application window opens 1 June and closes 31 August; awards announced in November
- Osteopathic Research Incubator Grants: Application window opens mid-August and closes 30 September; grants disbursed by 31 December
- Other programmes: Various fixed deadlines throughout the year
Most programmes use a standard online application process. The Caring for Communities Grant uses a two-step process beginning with a letter of intent.
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