WHAT IS THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The ACAM Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization. The Foundation was chartered on September 21, 2005, with the purpose of advancing integrative medicine through education and advocacy. Support for the organization comes by means of charitable donations from individuals, corporations, as well as volunteer efforts. The income from these endowments is used to support the creation and dissemination of educational resources, professional development for physicians and licensed health care providers, public awareness, and other programs that enhance integrative medicine education.

The American College for Advancement in Medicine's Education Foundation seeks to educate and empower practitioners, patients, and the general public about complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine (CAIM). The foundation seeks to:

• Provide assistance for public programs and group forums that champion patient rights through education, information, and access to CAIM therapies
  
  
• Provide educational scholarships for medical students from accredited medical schools seeking to enhance their scope of study with programs and seminars in complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine
  

MISSION STATEMENT:
To ensure the continued development of safe and effective integrative medicine education as a means to reduce or eliminate poor health outcomes among the patient population To empower patients to seek the highest quality of care for their desired health outcomes To improve the lives and quality of health care of future generations To advocate for an integrative heath care model which champions patient health above all other influences   The ACAM Educational Foundation relies on the generous support of individuals, corporations, and charitable trusts to support its vision. The ACAM Educational Foundation is a not-for-profit organization 501(c)(3) and contributions are tax deductible.

WAYS TO DONATE:

RECURRING OR ONE-TIME GIFTS
You can donate online at acam.org/donate. Your gracious support is vital for our future!

STOCK GIVING
Appreciated securities, such as stocks or mutual funds, are a tax-wise approach to supporting ACAM. The benefits available to you when making a contribution of stock or mutual funds may include:

• Avoiding federal and state tax on the capital gain;
• Receiving an income tax deduction (federal and most states) for the full market value of your gift if you itemize deductions on your tax return and have held the assets one year or longer, and make a larger gift at a lower original cost to you.

Before you make a gift of appreciated securities, however, you should consult your financial planner or tax advisor to determine how the potential tax advantages described above apply to your specific situation. To make a charitable giving, please contact ACAM at members@acam.org. 

ESTATE PLANNING
Including ACAM in your estate planning is one of the greatest legacies you can leave.  There is no better way to ensure that the wealth you have worked your whole life for will continue to make a difference for generations to come. Please consider bequeathing a portion of your estate to ACAM.

WORKPLACE GIVING
Want to double your donation’s impact? One of the smartest ways to stretch your contribution is through your employer’s matching gift program. Many companies will match your nonprofit donation dollar for dollar, and all you have to do is complete the form provided by your human resources department. Send the form to us at this address:

ACAM - attn: Educational Foundation
380 Ice Center Lane, Suite C
Bozeman, Montana 59718