The A.C.N.M. Foundation, Inc. was established in 1967 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the provision of high quality maternal, newborn, and well woman health services through the practice of midwifery. Housed in the offices of the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM), the Foundation collaborates closely with and complements the goals of the ACNM.
Because we are a non-profit organization, donations to the A.C.N.M. Foundation are tax deductible as allowed by law.
The A.C.N.M. Foundation, Inc. engages in a broad program of activities including:
Sponsorship of studies, surveys, and research
Publication and dissemination of essays, treatises, and scientific and educational materials
Granting of scholarships to nurse midwifery students and post graduates
Participation with and support of related public and private non profit agencies and educational institutions
Sponsorship of educational and scientific meetings
Granting of fellowships for midwives who are in doctoral or post-doctoral studies.
Read about some A.C.N.M. Foundation Success Stories here!
History
The A.C.N.M. Foundation, Inc. was created by members of the American College of Nurse-Midwives in 1967. It was incorporated in New York state for the purposed of advancing the public knowledge and understanding of nurse-midwifery. The Foundation is designated at a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and all donations to be tax deductible as allowed by law.
Mission
Our unique mission is to promote excellence in health care for women, infants and
families worldwide through the support of midwifery.
2007 - 2008 Accomplishments
Celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the incorporation of the A.C.N.M. Foundation, Inc.
Estabelished the Midwifery Legacy Circle, in recognition of those who have make estate provisions or qualified planned gifts naming the A.C.N.M. Foundation as beneficiary
Awarded three Dorothea M. Lang Pioneer Awards to honor Chicago midwifery pioneers
Established the Deanne R. Williams Public Policy Fellowship, to be awarded in 2008
Awarded another Leadership Education Fellowship for a midwife to attend a week-long leadership program at the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government
Supported two ACNM Annual Meeting education sessions on Women with Chronic Disease and Disability
Awarded seven basic midwifery education scholarships, including three from the Midwives of Color-Watson Scholarship Fund
Awarded one Graduate Education Fellowship to a midwife pursuing doctoral studies
Awarded another Hazel Corbin-Childbirth Connection Evidence-Based Midwifery Care Grant
Awarded another grant in honor of long-time midwifery supporter, the late W. Newton Long, MD
Awarded three Community Grants from non-cash program proceeds
Supported another four ACNM Leadership Seminars in new locations nationwide through support form the Charles Engelhard Foundation
Supported, in part, the 4th Revision of ACNM's internationally know "Life Saving Skills" training package
Provided support to ACNM for development of an innovative webinar CE traning program for RNs
Provided seed money to initiate ACNM's new Public Relations initiative, and launched the associated fundraising campaign - the Public Education Project (PEP)
What's New
Public Education Project - ACNM launching national initiative to enhance the stature of midwifery in the U.S., supported by the A.C.N.M. Foundation. Read more. Donate now.
The Combined Federal Campaign
Do you, your family, friends or clients work for a federal agency or department? You can donate your contribution to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) to the ACNM Foundation by listing the Foundation, ID number 11297 on the CFC form. Please remind all your colleagues, family, friends and clients to list 1904 as the recipient of their contribution to the Combined Federal Campaign.
