American Academy Of Family Physicians Fdn

Leawood, KS · Founded 1957

Advances family medicine through humanitarian, educational, and scientific initiatives to improve health for all people

Primary audience
Medical Professionals
Work area
Professional Development
Topic
Family Medicine
Contact
Heather E Palmer MBA
Website Contact

About Organization

The American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation promotes family medicine values through grants, education, and research initiatives. Based in Leawood, KS, the organization operates with 137 volunteers and reported $5.3 million in revenue for 2024. Founded in 1957, the foundation supports chapter programs, medical history preservation, and family medicine discovery projects.

What They Focus On

Education & Training

Develops programs that enhance the skills, knowledge, and leadership capacity of family medicine practitioners nationwide

Research & Discovery

Funds scientific investigations and innovative approaches that advance evidence-based family medicine practice and policy

Humanitarian Care

Supports initiatives that expand access to compassionate, comprehensive family medicine services in underserved communities

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$5.3M

+13.5% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$4.2M

+1.6% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$28.3M

+8.8% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $5,255,335 $4,229,004 $28,348,000 0
2023 $4,629,801 $4,161,134 $26,049,790 0
2022 $5,636,494 $4,935,787 $23,445,539 0
2020 $6,016,768 $5,070,147 $22,073,165 0
2019 $6,238,862 $3,939,633 $20,616,552 0
2018 $4,190,833 $3,207,111 $17,646,065 0

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

How They Work

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  • 01

    Identify Needs

    Assess gaps in family medicine through research, volunteer input, and community health data analysis

  • 02

    Award Grants

    Provide targeted funding to chapters, institutions, and programs that advance family medicine values

  • 03

    Support Implementation

    Offer guidance and resources to grant recipients as they execute humanitarian and educational initiatives

  • 04

    Share Outcomes

    Document and disseminate successful models to expand the impact of family medicine innovations nationwide

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Academy Of Family Physicians Fdn

Family Medicine Discovers

Funds research and discovery initiatives that advance the science and practice of family medicine

Chapter Pilot Programs

Provides grants to state and regional chapters to test innovative family medicine delivery models

Center for History

Preserves and shares the history of family medicine through archives, exhibits, and educational resources

Family Medicine Care

Supports direct care initiatives that improve access to comprehensive family medicine services in communities

Leadership Development

Invests in training and mentoring programs to cultivate the next generation of family medicine leaders

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Academy Of Family Physicians Fdn.

HE

Heather E Palmer MBA

Executive Director
32 hrs/week
BG

Brenda Gaston

Assistant Controller
10 hrs/week
TP

Tomas P Owens MD

Board Member\President
JA

Jay-Sheree Akambase MD

Board Member\President Elect
RM

Renee Markovich MD

Board Member\Vice President

Milestones

1957

Foundation Established

1957

American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation founded to support family medicine advancement

1967

IRS Tax-Exempt Ruling

1967

Received federal recognition as a charitable organization supporting medical education and research

2019

Revenue Peak

2019

Achieved highest annual revenue of $6.2 million, expanding grant-making capacity significantly

2024

Asset Growth

2024

Total assets reached $28.3 million, strengthening long-term sustainability and grantmaking ability

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

TP
Tomas P Owens MD Board Member\President 8.0 hrs/week · $5,175
JA
Jay-Sheree Akambase MD Board Member\President Elect 8.0 hrs/week · $4,500
AG
Andrea Gavin MD Board Member\Treasurer 2.0 hrs/week · $2,175
JB
Justin Bartos MD Board Member\Physician 2025 1.0 hrs/week · $2,100
RM
Renee Markovich MD Board Member\Vice President 8.0 hrs/week · $1,800
CW
Christopher Watson Board Member\Physician 2025 1.0 hrs/week · $1,350
KC
Keith Callahan MD Board Member\Physician 2026 1.0 hrs/week · $1,350
KD
Kelly Dougherty MD Board Member\Resident 2024 1.0 hrs/week · $1,350
JS
Jake Sangster Mha Board Member\Public 2024 1.0 hrs/week · $750
KL
Kristina Laguerre MD Board Member\Physician 2024 1.0 hrs/week · $750
MN
Marci Nielsen PHD Board Member\Public 2026 1.0 hrs/week · $750
AA
Andrea Augustine Ms-3 Board Member\Student 2025 1.0 hrs/week
AB
Angela Bricco Bs Board Member/Corporate 2024 1.0 hrs/week
AG
Ashesh Gandhi Board Member\Corporate 2025 1.0 hrs/week
ER
Eddie Richardson MD Board Member\Physician 2026 1.0 hrs/week
GG
Gail Guerrero-Tucker MD Board Member-Resigned Oct 2024 1.0 hrs/week
MB
Moazzum Bajwa MD Board Member/Physician 2024 1.0 hrs/week
NM
Nada Mlinarevich Mph Board Member\Corporate 2026 1.0 hrs/week
PF
Patrick Falvey PHD Board Member\Public 2025 1.0 hrs/week
RS
R Shawn Martin Board Member\Ex-Officio 1.0 hrs/week
SS
Sarah Sams MD Board Member\Academy 2025 1.0 hrs/week
TL
Tameka Lawrence Ms-4 Board Member-Resigned Aug 2024 1.0 hrs/week
TL
Teresa Lovins MD Board Member\Academy 2025 1.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$276K

Highest Paid

$91K

Heather E Palmer MBA

Compensated Officers

14

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Heather E Palmer MBA Executive Director $0 $90,677 $90,677 32
R Shawn Martin Board Member\Ex-Officio $0 $81,795 $81,795 1
Brenda Gaston Assistant Controller $0 $81,486 $81,486 10
Tomas P Owens MD Board Member\President $5,175 — $5,175 8
Jay-Sheree Akambase MD Board Member\President Elect $4,500 — $4,500 8
Andrea Gavin MD Board Member\Treasurer $2,175 — $2,175 2
Justin Bartos MD Board Member\Physician 2025 $2,100 — $2,100 1
Renee Markovich MD Board Member\Vice President $1,800 — $1,800 8
Christopher Watson Board Member\Physician 2025 $1,350 — $1,350 1
Keith Callahan MD Board Member\Physician 2026 $1,350 — $1,350 1
Kelly Dougherty MD Board Member\Resident 2024 $1,350 — $1,350 1
Jake Sangster Mha Board Member\Public 2024 $750 — $750 1
Kristina Laguerre MD Board Member\Physician 2024 $750 — $750 1
Marci Nielsen PHD Board Member\Public 2026 $750 — $750 1

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

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$233K Grants Received
$285K Grants Given
25 Organizations

Top Funders

4 total
AF
Abfm Foundation Inc. 2 grants
$113K
PL
Pisacano Leadership Foundation Inc.
$77K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$23K
TR
T Rowe Price Program For Charitable
$20K

Top Grantees

21 total
TO
The Ohio State University COLUMBUS, OH
$40K
MM
Montefiore Medical Center BRONX, NY
$40K
M
Mesco SHREVEPORT, LA
$25K
UO
Univ Of North Carolina Chapel Hill CHAPEL HILL, NC
$17K
SF
Soin Family Medicine Residency BEAVERCREEK, OH
$17K
CC
Clarkston Community Health Center CLARKSTON, GA
$10K
SM
St Michael's Medical Clinic ANNISTON, AL
$10K
TH
The Health Unit On Davison Avenue DETROIT, MI
$10K
GF
Greenville Free Medical Clinic GREENVILLE, SC
$10K
LF
Lestonnac Free Clinic ORANGE, CA
$10K
+11 more grantees
Abfm Foundation Inc. Pisacano Leadership Foundation Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund T Rowe Price Program For Charitable The Ohio State University Montefiore Medical Center Mesco Univ Of North Carolina Chapel Hill Soin Family Medicine Residency Clarkston Community Health Center St Michael's Medical Clinic The Health Unit On Davison Avenue Greenville Free Medical Clinic Lestonnac Free Clinic Helping Hands Health & Wellness Center Parker Family Health Center Agape Medical Clinic Inc. Volunteers In Medicine-Berkshires Inc. Guadalupe Clinic Harmony Family Health Foundation Of Illinois Volunteers In Medicine-Berkshire Inc. Wisconsin Afp Foundation The Free Medical Clinic Of Oak Ridge Nph USA
Abfm Foundation Inc. Pisacano Leadership Foundation Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund T Rowe Price Program For Charitable The Ohio State University Montefiore Medical Center Mesco Univ Of North Carolina Chapel Hill Soin Family Medicine Residency Clarkston Community Health Center St Michael's Medical Clinic The Health Unit On Davison Avenue Greenville Free Medical Clinic Lestonnac Free Clinic Helping Hands Health & Wellness Center Parker Family Health Center Agape Medical Clinic Inc. Volunteers In Medicine-Berkshires Inc. Guadalupe Clinic Harmony Family Health Foundation Of Illinois Volunteers In Medicine-Berkshire Inc. Wisconsin Afp Foundation The Free Medical Clinic Of Oak Ridge Nph USA

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

Related Organizations

5 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

5

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

2
American Academy Of Family Physicians
Leawood, KS
Medical Assoc
501(c) 501(c)(6)
Academy 1740 Inc
Leawood, KS
Title Holding
501(c) 501(c)(2)

Taxable Partnership

1
Aafp Pooled Inv Fd
Leawood, KS
Asset Management
Taxable

Taxable Corp Trust

2
Aafp Insurance Services
Leawood, KS
Insurance Admin
Taxable
Charitable Remainder Trusts (2)
Charitable Trust
Taxable

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

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 Fdn

Phone

(913) 906-6000
Visit Website
11400 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy 440 Leawood, KS 66211