American Academy Of Family Physicians

Leawood, KS · Founded 1947

National membership organization representing over 128,000 family physicians, residents, and medical students across the United States

Primary audience
Medical Professionals
Work area
Professional Association
Topic
Family Medicine
Contact
R Shawn Martin
Website Contact

About Organization

The American Academy of Family Physicians serves as the professional association for family medicine practitioners nationwide, providing advocacy, education, and practice resources to its members. Based in Leawood, KS, the organization operates with 407 employees and annual revenue of $83.2 million. Founded in 1947, AAFP works to improve patient, family, and community health by supporting the professional development and practice needs of family physicians.

What They Focus On

Professional Advocacy

Advancing family medicine through policy advocacy, legislative representation, and healthcare system reform to support physicians

Medical Education

Providing comprehensive training resources, continuing medical education, and professional development programs for family physicians

Practice Excellence

Supporting quality patient care through clinical guidelines, practice management tools, and evidence-based medical resources

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$83.2M

-3.5% vs 2021

Expenses (2023)

$90.7M

+10.9% vs 2021

Assets (2023)

$94.0M

-11.1% vs 2021

Employees (2023)

407

-2.9% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $83,188,391 $90,650,853 $93,969,142 407
2021 $86,228,373 $81,777,885 $105,697,691 419
2020 $80,621,577 $87,462,506 $101,712,707 460
2019 $85,259,050 $92,935,997 $86,975,881 487
2018 $90,289,802 $96,425,940 $100,116,671 455
2017 $91,478,664 $90,633,214 $110,691,450 446

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Engage Members

    Connect with family physicians, residents, and students to understand their professional needs and challenges

  • 02

    Develop Resources

    Create evidence-based educational materials, clinical tools, and practice guidelines for family medicine

  • 03

    Advocate for Policy

    Represent member interests in healthcare legislation, insurance reform, and professional standards development

  • 04

    Support Practice

    Deliver continuing education, practice management support, and patient care resources to members

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Academy Of Family Physicians

Member Advocacy

Represents family physicians' interests in healthcare policy, legislation, and professional standards at national and state levels

Medical Education

Develops educational resources, training programs, and continuing medical education for family physicians and residents

Practice Support

Provides clinical resources, practice management tools, and patient care resources to support family medicine practices

Professional Development

Offers conferences, workshops, and networking opportunities to advance careers and clinical skills of family physicians

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Academy Of Family Physicians.

RS

R Shawn Martin

CEO/EVP
Full-time
Compensation: $729,235
JW

Julie Wood

SVP
Full-time
Compensation: $375,661
MS

Margot Savoy

SVP
Full-time
Compensation: $356,220
SQ

Stephanie Quinn

SVP
Full-time
Compensation: $347,328
CK

Charlotte Kerner

CFO/SVP
Full-time
Compensation: $343,313
HL

Heather Leith

SVP
Full-time
Compensation: $339,007
PM

Paula Matthews

Cao/SVP, Begin 7/23
Full-time
Compensation: $288,850
SF

Steve Furr

President, Begin 10/23
Full-time
Compensation: $283,455
JB

Jennifer Brull

President-Elect, Begin 10/23
24 hrs/week
Compensation: $94,578
CM

Chase Mussard

Director, End 10/23
15 hrs/week
Compensation: $23,903
TS

Todd Shaffer

Director, End 10/23
15 hrs/week
Compensation: $17,848
RE

Richard Easterling

Director, End 10/23
15 hrs/week
Compensation: $17,515
TC

Taree Chadwick

Director, Begin 10/23
15 hrs/week
Compensation: $14,111
RB

Rupal Bhingradia

Director, End 10/23
15 hrs/week
Compensation: $13,250
JN

Janet Nwaukoni

Director, Begin 10/23
15 hrs/week
Compensation: $10,075
MA

Matthew Adkins

Director, Begin 10/23
15 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,590
SS

Sarah Sams

Director, Begin 10/23
15 hrs/week
Compensation: $4,200
JZ

Jeffrey Zavala

Director, Begin 10/23
15 hrs/week
Compensation: $2,818
PB

Patrick Brent Smith

Director, Begin 10/23
15 hrs/week
Compensation: $1,950
MC

Mary Campagnolo

Director, End 10/23
15 hrs/week
SS

Shannon Scott

Cso/Devp, Resigned 7/23
Full-time
Compensation: $761,242
SW

Steven Waldren

VP
Full-time
Compensation: $305,456
KM

Karen Mitchell

VP
Full-time
Compensation: $301,610
HP

Heather Palmer

VP
Full-time
Compensation: $271,475
KJ

Karen Johnson

VP
Full-time
Compensation: $268,099
RK

Russell Kohl

Speaker
18 hrs/week
Compensation: $24,575
DG

Daron Gersch

Vice Speaker
15 hrs/week
Compensation: $24,141
YJ

Yalda Jabbarpour

Director
KS

Karen Smith

Director
GG

Gail Guerrero-Tucker

Director
KD

Kisha Davis

Director
TL

Teresa Lovins

Director
JL

Jay Lee

Director
SN

Sarah Nosal

Director

Milestones

1947

AAFP Founded

1947

American Academy of Family Physicians established to represent family medicine as a medical specialty

1948

Tax-Exempt Status

1948

Received IRS recognition as tax-exempt professional organization supporting family physicians

2017

Peak Revenue Growth

2017

Reached highest revenue of $91.5 million, expanding member services and educational programming

2023

Modern Operations

2023

Serves 128,300 members with $83.2 million budget and comprehensive digital resources

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

YJ
Yalda Jabbarpour Director 40.0 hrs/week · $299,942
TI
Tochi Iroku-Malize Board Chair, Begin 10/23 27.0 hrs/week · $251,041
SR
Sterling Ransone Board Chair, End 10/23 27.0 hrs/week · $201,710
KS
Karen Smith Director 15.0 hrs/week · $28,750
GG
Gail Guerrero-Tucker Director 15.0 hrs/week · $13,695
KD
Kisha Davis Director 15.0 hrs/week · $13,450
TL
Teresa Lovins Director 15.0 hrs/week · $9,500
JL
Jay Lee Director 15.0 hrs/week · $9,126
SN
Sarah Nosal Director 15.0 hrs/week · $8,613

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$6.6M

Highest Paid

$838K

R Shawn Martin

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
R Shawn Martin CEO/EVP $729,235 $108,701 $837,936 40
Shannon Scott CSO/Devp, Resigned 7/23 $761,242 $58,143 $819,385 40
Julie Wood SVP $375,661 $96,031 $471,692 40
Stephanie Quinn SVP $347,328 $100,789 $448,117 40
Charlotte Kerner CFO/SVP $343,313 $100,505 $443,818 40
Margot Savoy SVP $356,220 $78,032 $434,252 40
Heather Leith SVP $339,007 $85,353 $424,360 40
Steven Waldren VP $305,456 $88,847 $394,303 40
Karen Mitchell VP $301,610 $89,802 $391,412 40
Paula Matthews CAO/SVP, Begin 7/23 $288,850 $93,266 $382,116 40
Heather Palmer VP $271,475 $89,738 $361,213 40
Yalda Jabbarpour Director $299,942 $53,885 $353,827 40
Karen Johnson VP $268,099 $60,937 $329,036 40
Steve Furr President, Begin 10/23 $283,455 — $283,455 40
Tochi Iroku-Malize Board Chair, Begin 10/23 $251,041 — $251,041 27

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$3K Total Given
Other/PAC $2,135 (83%)
Republican $250 (10%)
Democratic $200 (8%)
25 Contributions
$103 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

4 Individual Donors
SM
Shawn Martin 12 contributions • $100 avg
$1,200
SQ
Stephanie Quinn 11 contributions • $85 avg
$935
DT
David Tully 1 contribution • $250 avg
$250
EC
Erica Cischke 1 contribution • $200 avg
$200

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Shawn Martin with 12 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Shawn Martin at $100 each
🎯
Top Recipient AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSI... — $2,135

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$251K Grants Received
2 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total
AA
American Academy Of Addiction
$226K
BC
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
$25K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
36 Registrations
24 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 24 total

American Academy Of Family Physicians
3 filings
Self
A
American Academy Of Ophthalmology
4 filings
A
American Academy Of Sleep Medicine
3 filings
A
American Academy Of Addiction Psychiatry
2 filings
A
American Academy Of Audiology
2 filings
A
American Academy Of Dermatology Association
2 filings
A
American Academy Of Pediatric Dentistry
2 filings
A
American Academy Of Physician Associates
2 filings
A
American Academy Of Adoption Attorneys
1 filing
A
American Academy Of Allergy, Asthma, And Immunology
1 filing
A
American Academy Of Anesthesiologist Assistants
1 filing
A
American Academy Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatry
1 filing
A
American Academy Of Dermatology
1 filing
A
American Academy Of Emergency Medicine
1 filing
A
American Academy Of Emergency Medicine (Aaem)
1 filing
A
American Academy Of Home Care Medicine
1 filing
A
American Academy Of Hospice And Palliative Care
1 filing
A
American Academy Of Neurology
1 filing
A
American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons
1 filing
A
American Academy Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery
1 filing
A
American Academy Of Pediatrics
1 filing
A
American Academy Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1 filing
A
American Academy Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
1 filing
M
Mcdermott+ Consulting (On Behalf Of The American Academy Of Ophthalmology)
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Academy Of Family Physicians

Phone

(913) 906-6000

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11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway Leawood, KS 662112672