Abfm Foundation Inc
ABFM Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Lexington, Kentucky, and a supporting organization to the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). Formed in 2000, it supports ABFM’s mission through education, training, and research for the family medicine specialty.
Abfm Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Abfm Foundation Inc gave $3.5M across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $69K), top state Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,537,112
- +63.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +112.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $69,355
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $130,610,531
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Abfm Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1648 Mcgrathiana Parkway 550, Lexington, KY 40511
Phone: (877) 223-7437
Website: https://abfmfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abfm Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Society of Teachers of Family Medicine ($484K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 53 grants of 121 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas (30%), Texas (7%), California (6%), Pennsylvania (6%), and Illinois (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Abfm Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $663K (2021) to $3.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North America Primary Care Research Group Leawood, KS | To Fund the Grant Generating Project | $202,920 |
| Annals of Family Medicine Leawood, KS | To Fund Medical Journal | $200,541 |
| Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Leawood, KS | To Fund Competency Based Medical Education | $200,000 |
| American College of Osteopathic Family Medicine Chicago, IL | To Fund Flipping Family Medicine for the Future | $169,482 |
| Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Leawood, KS | To Fund Residency Learning Networks | $154,742 |
| University of California San Diego La Jolla, CA | To fund artiticial intelligence and machine learning in medicine | $125,003 |
| University of Texas Health System San Antonio, TX | To fund artificial intelligence and machine learning in medicine | $125,000 |
| University of Houston Houston, TX | To fund artificial intelligence and machine learning in medicine | $125,000 |
| University of Pittsburg Pittsburg, PA | To fund artificial intelligence and machine learning in medicine | $125,000 |
| Pisacano Leadership Foundation Inc Lexington, KY | To fund a scholarship program supporting students pursuing a career in medicine and attending leadership seminars | $120,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,610,531 | $24,990,397 | $9,527,924 | $3,537,112 | 51 | $7,447,689 |
| 2023 | $109,220,739 | $8,860,380 | $7,792,687 | $2,169,742 | 24 | $2,063,556 |
| 2022 | $94,569,952 | $8,163,967 | $8,454,847 | $3,397,041 | 17 | $-1,854,895 |
| 2021 | $110,227,937 | $37,168,885 | $3,888,399 | $662,538 | 12 | $3,917,109 |
| 2020 | $70,656,649 | $8,159,146 | $3,535,785 | $1,066,667 | 17 | $222,014 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to carry out the educational, scientific, literary, and charitable purposes of ABFM. Its activities include research to improve family physicians’ education, training, and certification; support for organizations involved in family medicine education and research; and initiatives related to health care data, quality, and professional value.
Its 2024 grants illustrate support for a range of family medicine organizations and projects. Annals of Family Medicine describes its mission as advancing knowledge to understand and improve health and primary care. The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine says it advances family medicine through a community of teachers and scholars. The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians says it provides medical education to osteopathic family physicians and promotes that profession. The Pisacano Leadership Foundation describes work supporting scholarships, training, and leadership development for people pursuing family medicine.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 51 grants totaling $3,537,112. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $202,920, with a median of $50,000. Among its largest awards were $202,920 to North America Primary Care Research Group for a grant-generating project; $200,541 to Annals of Family Medicine for a medical journal; and $200,000 to the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine for competency-based medical education. Other awards included $169,482 to the American College of Osteopathic Family Medicine for “Flipping Family Medicine for the Future,” and $120,000 to the Pisacano Leadership Foundation for a scholarship program supporting students pursuing medicine and attending leadership seminars.
The Foundation also awarded $125,000 each to the University of California San Diego, University of Texas Health System, University of Houston, and University of Pittsburgh for artificial intelligence and machine learning in medicine. Additional listed grants included $88,000 to the National Academies of Sciences Institute of Medicine for a fellowship and $87,150 to the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine for research on point-of-care ultrasound use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation’s website lists Colleen Conry as chair, Warren P. Newton as president and secretary, Jerry Kruse as treasurer, and Gerardo Moreno as vice chair. It also lists Andrea Anderson, Marjorie Bowman, and Joe W. Gravel Jr. as board members, and Jennifer DeVoe and Stephen Wilson as ex-officio members.
Abfm Foundation Inc is led by Warren Newton MD, Director, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; 7 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Warren Newton MD
Director, President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Bean CPA
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Beebe MD
Director & Chair
Director & Vice Chair → Director & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Carlos Jaen MD
Director & Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Collen Conry MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Laura Brooks MD
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Sam Jones MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Carlos Gonzales
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Jerry Kruse
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Craig Czarsty MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Andrea Anderson MD (2023) — Director
- Former: Gerardo Moreno (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lauren Hughesmd (2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Magill MD (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to Diane Beebe MD (Director and Chair). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Abfm Foundation Inc
How much does Abfm Foundation Inc give each year?
Abfm Foundation Inc gave $3.5M across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 24 grants.
What is Abfm Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Abfm Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $69,355, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Abfm Foundation Inc give grants?
Abfm Foundation Inc's top state is Kansas, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (7%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Leawood, KS (11 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Abfm Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on Abfm Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Fund Residency Learning Networks" (29 grants).
Who are Abfm Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Abfm Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Society of Teachers of Family Medicine ($483,768 across 4 grants), North America Primary Care Research Group ($202,920) and Annals of Family Medicine ($200,541), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Abfm Foundation Inc?
Abfm Foundation Inc reported $130.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25.0M.
What does Abfm Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to carry out the educational, scientific, literary, and charitable purposes of ABFM. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abfm Foundation Inc?
Abfm Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check abfmfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Abfm Foundation Inc's EIN?
Abfm Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1368512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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