The American Dental Partners Foundation is a private, tax-exempt nonprofit organization established in 1999 by American Dental Partners, Inc. (ADPI). Based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, the Foundation is dedicated to improving oral health care through dental education and community outreach initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Revenue
$275
-99.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$275
-100.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Foundation exists for the betterment of oral health care as a component of overall health: education, disease prevention, and community patient care.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Dental education and scholarships
- Faculty positions and continuing education programs
- Externship and residency programs
- Community outreach and oral health services
- Disease prevention initiatives
- Support for dental clinics serving low-income populations
The Foundation addresses critical issues including the rising cost of dental education, student debt burden, faculty shortages, and declining clinical experience opportunities for students.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the Foundation awarded grants to dental clinics serving low-income individuals:
Average Grant
amount: $68,750
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation funds nationally, with particular activity in:
- Texas
- Massachusetts
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
The Foundation maintains endowments and partnerships across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $106,717 | $1,651,211 |
| Revenue | $275 | $159,426 | $44,265 |
| Expenses | $275 | $1,810,637 | $960,641 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | $1,809,787 | $960,641 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $4,811 | $28,152 | $25,135 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members:
- Dr. Edward Hochhauser, DDS – President, American Family Dentistry
- Dr. Kevin Apolito, DDS – President, Western New York Dental Group
- Dr. Robert Trettin, DDS – Senior Director, Regional Operations, American Dental Partners, and President, ForwardDental
- Dr. Ray Scott, DDS – Vice President, Clinical Development, American Dental Partners
- Dr. Brian Blough, DDS – President, University Dental Associates
- Jesley C. Ruff, DDS, MPH – Senior Vice President, Chief Professional Officer, American Dental Partners
- Karen Golden-Russell – Vice President, Revenue Operations and Strategic Sourcing, American Dental Partners
- Kevin Trexler – CEO, American Dental Partners
Staff Contact: Sarah Romano – Foundation contact for inquiries, applications, and contributions
- Phone: (781) 213-0205
- Fax: (781) 224-4216
- Email: sromano@amdpi.com
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIM FISHER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
American Dental Partners Foundation 401 Edgewater Place, Suite 430 Wakefield, MA 01880
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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