Oral Health International Foundation
The Oral Health International Foundation, also known as the Oral Health Foundation of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, is a private foundation based in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 1986, the organization is dedicated to advancing oral healthcare globally, with a particular focus on underserved and low-income communities worldwide.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.5M
+15.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$263K
-32.4% YoY
Grant Count
114
-11.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-23.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to bring healthy, confident smiles to communities in need through funding dental projects and providing educational scholarships. The organization operates with the belief that oral health is essential for eating, speaking, and overall well-being, and that many oral health problems are preventable and treatable with early care.
The foundation focuses on two primary program areas:
- Student Scholarships: Providing dental student scholarships to third-year dental students in the United States
- Charitable Grants: Offering financial assistance to nonprofit organizations to support dental projects around the world
Grantmaking
The foundation has awarded significant funding since its inception:
Grant Range
**: $250–$12,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds dental projects worldwide, with particular emphasis on low and middle-income countries. Recent grantmaking activity indicates focus areas in California, Michigan, and New York, though the foundation's mission extends globally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $11,486,959
- Total Revenues: $768,000
- Total Expenses: $532,558
- Total Giving: $262,793
- Number of Employees: 1
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,486,959 | $9,984,323 | $8,571,006 |
| Revenue | $768,000 | $691,176 | $642,603 |
| Expenses | $532,558 | $648,814 | $570,481 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $405,282 | $543,005 | $487,198 |
| Net Investment Income | $639,834 | $523,706 | $486,901 |
| Distributable Amount | $526,875 | $453,795 | $448,146 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER TEALE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $111,024 |
| STEVEN HEDLUND DDS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL SCHAFHAUSER DDS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL PERPICH DDS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH HARRIS DDS | GRANTS CHAIR | 1 | — |
| HOWARD MARK DMD | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| FRANK BUCHHOLTZ DDS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LYNNE HALIK DDS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES LONG DDS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GARY LOWDER DDS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KEVIN ROACH DDS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICHARD SAWERS DDS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Oral Health International Foundation
11654 Plaza America Drive, Box 901
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: 703-217-1480
Email: oralhealthinternational@gmail.com
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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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