Our impact
AVMF is powered by you
As we reflect on the critical work being done for animals every day by the veterinary community, we are proud to have served the profession for more than 60 years. Check out the latest AVMF impact report for a breakdown of how your gifts have been used to support important initiatives, like disaster relief, veterinary charitable care, research support, and education. And we’re not done yet!
Our impact
AVMF REACH Program™
REACH aims to break down barriers to access to immediate veterinary care by offering grants to any of the more than 105,000 AVMA members nationwide.
Charitable care for service animals
AVMA member veterinarians who provide charitable veterinary care for dogs and service animals of military veterans may be eligible to apply for a grant through the AVMF.
Disaster support
VMF Disaster Relief and Reimbursement Grants help animals and those that care for them following devastating events.
Research support
The AVMF devotes its efforts to raising financial support for research projects that will help lead to improved prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of prevalent, life-threatening diseases in animals.
Education support
AVMF is committed to helping offset the cost of veterinary medical education.
Resources
AVMF resources are available to help support veterinary practices and animal caregivers alike so they can focus on what they do best.
Our history
The story of AVMF begins in 1963, when the AVMA established the AVMA Foundation as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.