Ways to give
Support education and research in periodontology.
The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation is a federally tax-exempt not-for-profit charitable organization and is the only entity of its kind dedicated specifically to periodontists and the patients they serve. Your donations directly support education and research in the field of periodontology.
Giving options
Choose from one of the following easy giving options
Online
Give securely 24 hours a day through our online giving form. One-time, monthly recurring, or a multi-year pledge paid over time.
Phone
Credit card gifts are gratefully accepted at 312-573-3257 during regular business hours.
American Academy of Periodontology Foundation
737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60611
Stock gifts
Gift appreciated securities for additional tax benefits. Contact 312-573-3256 for transfer instructions.
ACH / wire transfers
For larger contributions, donate directly via ACH or bank wire. Contact 312-573-3256 for secure transfer details.
Donor-advised funds (DAFs)
Recommend a grant directly — Tax ID 36-3763801.
Planned gift
Give through your will, life insurance, a trust, or IRA — visit periofoundation.planmygift.org or call 312-573-3256.
Contributions qualify as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes, to the extent provided by law. Consult your tax adviser to determine the amount allowed.
Honor roll
2025 Honor & Memorial Gifts
- Dr. Wayne A. Aldredge in honor of Dr. Lisa Masters
- American Academy of Periodontology in memory of members who passed away last year
- American Board of Periodontology in memory of ABP Directors who passed away last year
- Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, DDS, MS, PhD in honor of Will Giannobile
- Irina F. Dragan, DMD, MS, MBA in honor of Patty and Paul Levi
- Sheree Duff in honor of Dr. Benson C. Duff
- Amanda Finger Stadler, DDS in honor of Ulf Wikesjo
- Elizabeth Grys, DDS in honor of Robert A. Vitas
- Perry Klokkevold, DDS in memory of Dr. Fermin A. Carranza
- Sivaraman Prakasam, DDS, PhD in honor of Valli Ramanathan
- Diego Velasquez, DDS in memory of Dr. James T. Mellonig
- Robert A. Vitas, PhD, CAE, CFRE in honor of Dana Camacho
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