Mission & Vision

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The American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Our vision

The vision of the AAFP Foundation is to improve the health of all people.

Our mission

The AAFP Foundation advances family medicine through philanthropy, using humanitarian, educational, and scientific programming to improve health.

Our Foundation

At the core of it all, our AAFP Foundation focuses on improving the health of all people. And together, we can make a positive impact by supporting the family medicine specialty and its future.


Our strategic plan

Developed by the Board of Trustees, the Foundation's strategic plan sets the priorities for our work through 2026.

  • Health care access

    Goal: Patients from underserved communities will have greater health care access.

  • Awareness and value

    Goal: The AAFP Foundation and its programs will be recognized and valued by all AAFP members.

  • Explore family medicine

    Goal: The Foundation will ensure that all medical students have many different opportunities to explore family medicine as a career choice.

  • Development

    Goal: The AAFP Foundation will have a targeted fundraising strategy that is data-driven and supports current and new donor interests.