The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation
The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, inc.is the premier philanthropic entity ensuring the viability and sustainability of the specialty of periodontics and dental implant surgery. It serves to advance the specialty of periodontology and dental implant surgery through advocacy, research, and education.
The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation at a glance
In short: The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation gave $97K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,440
- +121.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,720
- +121.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $48,720
- Total assets
- $8,526,501
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Board Peridontology ($65K). Together the top 2 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2019) to $97K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Board Peridontology Chicago, IL | Provide funding for projects that advance the organization's goals and mission | $65,440 |
| The American Academy of Periodontology Chicago, IL | To Fund Projects and Awards for the Organization. | $32,000 |
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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 | $8,526,501 | $1,371,766 | $1,447,871 | $97,440 | 2 | $198,808 |
| 2023 | $7,967,560 | $821,164 | $1,314,221 | $44,000 | 2 | $47,483 |
| 2022 | $7,534,028 | $1,010,841 | $1,349,198 | $91,000 | 2 | $128,042 |
| 2021 | $9,054,935 | $1,195,755 | $1,195,816 | $71,750 | 2 | $352,235 |
| 2020 | $8,586,033 | $1,806,549 | $1,227,203 | $52,500 | 1 | $271,727 |
| 2019 | $7,614,908 | $575,564 | $1,426,649 | $31,500 | 1 | $65,310 |
About The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $97K. Net investment income was $199K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation is led by Robert Vitas, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 20 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Vitas
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Herrin
President & Immediate Past President Starting
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President & Immediate Past President Starting, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Masters
Vice President & President Starting
Director → Secretary-Treasurer, 2023
Secretary-Treasurer → Vice President & President Starting, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Gorden
Executive Director Starting
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan J. Frantz
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James G. Wilson
Director Starting
Director → Director Starting, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin D. Darcey
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David H. Yu
Secretary-Treasurer Starting & Director
Director → Secretary-Treasurer Starting & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David K. Okano
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Purnima S. Kumar
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colin Richman
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen J. Meraw
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Becil Giglio
Director Starting
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irina F. Dragan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Ambruster
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John P. Ducar
Director Starting
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria L. Geisinger
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Sheyer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Otomo-Corgel
Past President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Richardson
Secretary-Treasurer & Vice President Starting
Director → Secretary-Treasurer & Vice President Starting, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Flavia Pirih (2019–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Craig Y. Yonemura (2023) — Director
- Former: Irina F. Dargan (2023) — Director
- Former: Diego Velasquez (2019–2022) — Past President
- Former: Jose Mellado (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: John Kwan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gustavo Avila-Ortiz (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Sharon Bannister (2019–2021) — Past President
- Former: Fotinos Panagakos (2019–2020) — Past President
- Former: Richard Kao (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kristi Solieau (2019) — Director
- Former: Pamela McClain (2019) — Past President
- Former: Steven Daniel (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation
How much does The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation give each year?
The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation gave $97K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $44K across 2 grants.
How large is The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation?
The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation?
The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $8.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation operate?
The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Illinois.
What is The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation's EIN?
The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3763801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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