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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I apply for a grant, scholarship, fellowship or award?
The ADAF’s application page has applications, guidelines and deadlines for all our funding opportunities. You can also call the ADAF at 312-440-2547 to get more information. The ADAF does not accept unsolicited grant requests.
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What does the ADA Foundation do?
The ADAF is the charitable arm of the American Dental Association. It serves as a trusted resource for both those who want to help and for those in need. The ADAF receives contributions from corporate donors, individual dentists and many others to support:
And More! For detailed information on the ADAF, read our most recent:
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Where is the ADA Foundation located?
The administrative and grant making office of the ADAF is located on the 21st floor of the American Denal Association’s headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. The ADAF also includes two research agencies: the Paffenbarger Research Center in Gaithersburg, Maryland and the ADAF Research Institute in Chicago. The ADAF funds programs and grants in the United States and its territories.
Contact information for all three locations:
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211 E. Chicago Ave
Chicago , IL 60611
Phone: 312-440-2547
Fax: 312-440-3526
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100 Bureau Drive - MS8546
NIST - Bldg. 224, Rm. A153
Gaithersburg , MD 20899-8546
Phone: 301-975-6806
Fax: 304-963-9143
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211 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-440-2511
Fax: 312-440-2536
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How can I make a contribution to the ADAF?
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Can I decide where my contribution is used?
Of course. You can designate or earmark your gift to support:
You can also designate your gift as an honorarium or a memorial. See the donation page for details.
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Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. The ADA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organizations incorporated in the state of Illinois and registered in all US states that require registration. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our Tax Identification number is 36-6132046.
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How is the ADAF connected to the Our Legacy—Our Future
Dental Education: Our Legacy—Our Future
 is a national collaborative effort raising awareness for the needs in dental education. Our Legacy—Our Future is underwritten by the ADA Foundation with support from the American Dental Association.
The ADAF Innovation Campaign was designed under the direction and management of ADAF to participate as one of the partners in this awareness initiative. Similar to every Our Legacy—Our Future partner, the ADAF’s Campaign will raise and utilize its own funds.
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Can the ADAF accept donations for Our Legacy—Our Future ?
No, Our Legacy—Our Future is not a fundraising entity. We encourage you to make a donation directly to the partner institution(s) of your choice. To see the complete list of partners raising funds for dental education, visit www.ourlegacyourfuture.org.
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Does the ADAF provide grants or awards to individuals for reduced cost or free dental care?
No, not directly; however the ADAF does distribute access to care grants and awards for certified non-profits and government entities providing such care. If you need reduced cost dental care you should contact your state or local dental association, there may be resources available in your area.
You can also contact the nearest dental school, some have fee programs based on a sliding scale.
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