Endowment Campaign
Progress to Date
Complete of our
$500,000 Goal
About the Foundation
About the Foundation
Established in 1998 as the 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of the Georgia Chapter, the Pediatric Foundation of Georgia exists to promote the health and well-being of Georgia children via philanthropic support of worthy non-profit organizations doing great work for children and adolescent in our state.
The foundation’s other mission is to support pediatrics as a medical specialty by encouraging medical students and residents in their study and training for pediatrics.
As a nonprofit, tax exempt organization, donations to the Foundation are fully deductible as allowed by law.
Endowment Campaign 2021-2025!
Raising a better future for Georgia’s children
Our Fund-Raising Goal…
In fall 2021 we launched the foundation Endowment Campaign 2021-2025. Our goal is to raise $500,000 to endow the foundation so that its charitable work can continue for decades to come. The Campaign concluded at the 70th Anniversary of the Georgia Chapter in 2025.
The Chapter’s Made the First Pledge…
To demonstrate our commitment to our fund drive, the Georgia Chapter has pledged $250,000 towards the goal, leaving the balance of $250,000 to be raised from Chapter members and our friends. That’s where you come in!
Help Us Exceed Our Endowment Goal…
In Fall 2024 the Georgia Chapter planned to celebrate their 70h Anniversary Gala benefitting the Pediatric Foundation of Georgia however, due to the devastation of Hurricane Helene the Gala was postponed to March 8th.
The Gala was a day to remember in time and we thank all of the attendees, sponsors and planning committee on a wonderful, memorable night. If you were unable to attend and want to support the foundation, please donate here:
Recent Foundation Grant Recipients…
Over the past two decades the foundation has made grant awards to so many wonderful non-profits who support Georgia’s children. Many of you we’re sure will know these organizations and can attest to the great work they do for kids in our state. And to fulfill the Foundation’s second mission, we make regular grants to support the pediatric interest groups and clubs at all the state’s medical schools. (Average Foundation grant amounts typically range between $1,000- $4,000.) We want our fair share of the “best and brightest” to enter pediatrics and carry on the mission and professional enrichment that pediatrics has given all of us who chose it.
Recent Foundation Grants Include the Following:
- Extra Special People, Inc.
- DeKalb Library Foundation
- Camp Trach Me Away
- The Auditory-Verbal Center, Inc.
- Reach Out & Read
- Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society
- Camp Kudzu
- Pediatric Interest Groups at the state’s medical schools
- And many more
Apply for a Foundation Grant
The Foundation makes grants to non-profit organizations and institutions in support of these goals. Grant requests are considered in the summer and late fall and applicants are asked to limit applications to once per calendar year. Applications must be received by May 15 or September 1 for consideration at the next meeting of the Foundation board. Please note, direct involvement with a Georgia AAP member is required for consideration.
Ex-Officio
Nicola Chin, MD
Chapter President, Atlanta
Benjamin Toole, MD
Chapter Treasurer, Albany
Staff
Richard Ward, CAE
Executive Director