American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation is a public charity based in Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1987 and affiliated with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. It supports service, education, and research advancing the oral health of infants and children through adolescence, including children with special health care needs.
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation at a glance
In short: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation gave $1.4M across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), top state Texas. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,386,877
- +37.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,366
- -23.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $18,805,299
- -2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (13% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
For one-year Access to Care grants, eligible organizations apply through the Foundation’s application process and identify how the grant funds will be spent. The Foundation requires mid-term and final reports on use of funds. Multi-year applications are by invitation only; the Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for that program.
- Contact
Mailing address: 211 E Chicago Avenue Rm/Ste 1600, Chicago, IL 60611-2616
Phone: (312) 337-2169
Website: https://aapdfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation
AAPD Foundation Access to Care Grant
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation
Amount
Up to $30K
Deadline
Deadline not published
AAPD Foundation: Access to Care Grants
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation
Amount
Up to US $30,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Access to Care Grants - Three Year (Multi-Year)
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cook Children's Medical Center ($105K). Together the top 10 received $783K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 132 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s Access to Care programs are described as serving organizations in the United States and U.S. territories. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Texas (13%), Pennsylvania (11%), California (9%), Colorado (7%), and Illinois (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $64K. How we count
Medians: $27K first-time, $75K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $650K (2021) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Children's Medical Center Fort Worth, TX | Access Dental Care | $105,000 |
| Kindersmile Foundation Bloomfield, NJ | Access Dental Care | $77,500 |
| Barrio Comprehensive Family Health San Antonio, TX | Access Dental Care | $75,000 |
| Caridad Center Boynton Beach, FL | Access Dental Care | $75,000 |
| Cass Community Health Foundation Kansas City, MO | Access Dental Care | $75,000 |
| Children's Dental Foundation Long Beach, CA | Access Dental Care | $75,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine West Chester, PA | Access Dental Care | $75,000 |
| Dental Aid Inc Louisville, CO | Access Dental Care | $75,000 |
| Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic Lancaster, PA | Access Dental Care | $75,000 |
| Oak Park and River Forest Infant Oak Park, IL | Access Dental Care | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,805,299 | $1,922,938 | $3,215,216 | $1,386,877 | 27 | $1,066,660 |
| 2024 | $19,327,546 | $2,616,301 | $2,742,506 | $1,006,000 | 15 | $1,854,897 |
| 2023 | $17,943,382 | $612,476 | $3,143,461 | $1,062,993 | 29 | $-968 |
| 2022 | $18,461,594 | $1,411,043 | $2,015,665 | $653,546 | 33 | $788,782 |
| 2021 | $22,503,968 | $2,917,050 | $1,542,799 | $649,583 | 28 | $2,112,387 |
| 2020 | $19,242,562 | $4,084,186 | $2,955,941 | $964,136 | 26 | $2,368,358 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support service, education, and research that advances the oral health of infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs. Its described activities also include recognizing and supporting original pediatric dentistry research, public education about oral health, and leadership training.
Access to Care grants support community-based initiatives serving children. The Foundation’s 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 guidelines describe one-year grants as an introductory opportunity for organizations providing comprehensive oral health care to children. Its multi-year program offers continued support to selected prior grantees.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. KinderSmile Foundation describes its mission as providing comprehensive dental services to uninsured and underinsured children, perinatal mothers, and families in marginalized and rural communities. Children’s Dental Foundation describes its work as delivering oral health education and treatment to economically disadvantaged children, including those with complex medical considerations. Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic describes its mission as providing coordinated team treatment for people with craniofacial conditions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 27 grants totaling $1,386,877. Grant amounts ranged from $18,000 to $105,000, with a median of $37,500. The largest reported award was $105,000 to Cook Children’s Medical Center for access to dental care. Other notable awards included $77,500 to KinderSmile Foundation and $75,000 each to Barrio Comprehensive Family Health, Caridad Center, Cass Community Health Foundation, Children’s Dental Foundation, Community Volunteers in Medicine, Dental Aid Inc., Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic, Oak Park and River Forest Infant, Salt Lake Donated Dental Services, and University of Maryland Baltimore. These listed grants were for access to dental care.
The one-year Access to Care opportunity offers awards of up to $30,000 for community-based initiatives in the United States serving children ages 18 and under, with particular interest in children ages 8 and younger. The Foundation’s 2027–2028 guidelines set a September 18, 2026 submission deadline; that deadline has passed. The guidelines describe a 12-month grant period running April 2027 to March 2028. The multi-year Access to Care program is invitation-only for current or previous one-year grantees and provides three to five years of support, with technical assistance from pediatric dental advisors.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John S. Rutkauskas as CEO and C. Scott Litch as COO. It also lists Paul Amundsen as “Foundation D,” Scott Smith and Thomas Ison as “AAPD Preside,” and Scott W. Cashion, James D. Nickman, Mira A. Albert, K. Jean Beauchamp, and Claudia Cavallino as trustees.
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation is led by John S. Rutkauskas, CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John S. Rutkauskas
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mario Ramos
President
Trustee → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott D. Smith
Aapd President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Ison
Aapd President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth C. Thomalla
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shari C. Kohn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James D. Nickman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
K. Jean Beauchamp
Trustee
Aapd President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Maguire
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harlyn K. Susarla
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mira A. Albert
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott W. Cashion
Trustee
Aapd President → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Claudia Cavallino
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Amundsen
Foundation D
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$167K (2020) → $196K (2025)
C. Scott Litch
COO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deven V. Shroff
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas B. Keck
Immediate Pa
Treasurer → President, 2023
President → Immediate Pa, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oariona Lowe
Vice President
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Fong
Treasurer
Vice President → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Charles S. Czerepak (2020–2024) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Kevin Thomas (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Amr M. Moursi (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Kelsey Brar (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Stefanie Dziedzic (2023) — Development
- Former: Nick Rogers (2020–2022) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Jessica Y. Lee (2020–2021) — Aapd President
- Former: Kevin J. Donly (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jade Miller (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph B. Castellano (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Ned Savide (2020) — Immediate Pa
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $196K, to Paul Amundsen (Foundation D).
Frequently asked questions about American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation
How much does American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation give each year?
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation gave $1.4M across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 15 grants.
What is American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation's typical grant size?
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $37,500, and its average grant was $51,366, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation give grants?
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation's top state is Texas, with 13% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (11%) and California (9%).
Does American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Access Dental Care" (27 grants).
Who are American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation's largest grantees?
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cook Children's Medical Center ($105,000), Kindersmile Foundation ($77,500) and Barrio Comprehensive Family Health ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation?
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation reported $18.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support service, education, and research that advances the oral health of infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation?
For one-year Access to Care grants, eligible organizations apply through the Foundation’s application process and identify how the grant funds will be spent. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation's EIN?
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3542658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 February 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)
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