Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The American Academy of Pediatrics is where 67,000 pediatricians, specialists, and child health experts come together with one shared mission: to help every child grow up healthy, safe, and strong. 

As a nonprofit organization, the AAP leads the way in: 

• Creating trusted, evidence-based guidelines for pediatric care.
• Equipping parents with the tools they need to raise healthy kids.
• Advocating for children’s health in every community and at the highest levels of government.
• Supporting the pediatricians who dedicate their lives to caring for kids.

Whether shaping national policy or comforting a worried parent, the AAP stands for children every day, in every way. 

Donations to the AAP support life-changing work across all issues affecting children’s health. Your gifts help fund: 

• Public health campaigns around urgent issues such as vaccine confidence, firearm safety, and the youth suicide crisis. 
• The development of tools and training for pediatricians to ensure they’re providing children with the best possible care.
• HealthyChildren.org, the parenting website of the AAP, backed by 67,000 pediatricians. 
• Innovative child health initiatives, led by pediatricians, that improve outcomes in their communities. 

And so much more. Our network of pediatricians uses your gift to preserve and improve the health of children everywhere. 

Yes! The AAP is a 501(c)3 tax exempt nonprofit organization with a mission to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Donations are eligible for tax deduction.  

Anyone can donate to the AAP. Whether they’re a pediatrician or a parent, our donors share a commitment to child health. 

Yes, your gift to the AAP is tax-deductible. The AAP is a 501(c)3 tax exempt nonprofit, which means donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. 

Yes! You can choose what your money supports. The Friends of Children Fund allows the AAP to use funds where they’re most needed. These donations support education, research, community service, and advocacy across the Academy. The Disaster Recovery Fund supports pediatricians and children in areas affected by natural or human-caused disasters. Tomorrow’s Children Endowment takes on future challenges affecting children and pediatricians.

Interested in supporting something else at the Academy? The AAP runs more than 200 child health programs. Reach out and we'll help you find something that aligns with your philanthropic goals. 

Both are important, but they serve different roles in a child’s health journey. One heals the child. The other helps heal the system. 

A gift to a children’s hospital helps it care for the children who walk through its doors. A gift to the American Academy of Pediatrics helps every pediatrician care for every child, everywhere. 

When you donate to the AAP, you’re investing in the bigger picture: national standards of care, cutting-edge pediatric training, trusted health information for families, and policies that protect children’s health in every zip code.  

Review our financial information, including audited financials, A-133 Audit Report, and Public 990, here.  

The federal tax ID number for the AAP is 36-2275597.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Google Pay online, and Apple Pay. We also accept checks. 

You can mail checks and paper forms related to your gift to: 

AAP Development  
PO Box 7525  
Carol Stream, IL 60197-7525 

Yes, we use industry-standard SSL technology to keep your information secure. We partner with Stripe, the industry's established payment processor trusted by some of the world's largest companies. Your sensitive financial information never touches our servers. We send all data directly to Stripe's PCI-compliant servers through SSL. 

We will email you a donation receipt after you confirm your payment. Please keep this, as it is your official record to claim this donation as a tax deduction. 

Update your payment information by logging into the AAP Donor Portal. Enter the email address associated with your account, and we’ll email you an automatic login link. 

Manage recurring donations, fundraisers, and past donations through the AAP Donor Portal. No need to remember your password: Enter the email address associated with your account, and we’ll send you a link to automatically log in. 

There are many ways you can honor someone you care about with your gift. The simplest way is to check the box that says “Dedicate this donation” when you fill out the donation form. After you submit the form, you’ll be able to write a personalized message and send a card. Other options include:  

• Naming a lectureship or award.
• Endowing an initiative.
• Placing a commemorative brick.
• Dedicating a space at the AAP headquarters in Itasca.  

Learn more about tribute giving. 

Yes, and it’s one of the most meaningful ways to ensure that children have a healthier future. 

Including the AAP in your will or living trust is a powerful act of generosity and vision. There are many ways to include your gift: 

• Leave a specific amount.
• A percentage of your estate.
• Other assets like securities or property. 

Your legacy will live on through the pediatricians, programs, and advocacy that protect children every day. It’s a gift that says: I believe in a world where every child can grow up safe, healthy, and strong. 

Learn more about how your legacy can shape the future of child health.  

It’s easier than you might think. First, check with your human resources department to see if your employer offers a matching gift program. If so, HR will have you answer a few questions and submit a copy of your receipt from AAP. It’s that simple to make twice as much of a difference. 

Set up a fundraiser by filling out this form. You’ll be able to pick a name for the event, upload a picture, choose what area of children’s health to support, and more. Once you’ve launched the fundraiser, you’ll get a link you can share on social media and in emails. The dashboard lets you track your progress and create a QR code for in-person events. Be as creative as you like! Some ideas to get you started: 

• Host a backyard barbeque for friends to benefit the Friends of Children Fund.
• Ask for donations to support autism care instead of birthday gifts.
• Ask friends and family to sponsor your bike ride across Iowa to raise money for suicide prevention. 

At any given time, AAP is actively working on hundreds of issues advancing child health and the professional and personal satisfaction of its members. The annual budget of the AAP varies year to year but is usually in the range of $115-140 Million. Member dues makes up 20-25% of the total revenue required to fulfill the mission and operate the AAP. For a membership organization, keeping dues under 30% of total revenue is considered "best in class". The remainder of revenue is generated from AAP programs; publishing business, scholarly journals, educational programs, and development (fundraising). 

When looking at where dollars are expended it is impossible to separate out dues from the rest of the revenue generated. The budget of the AAP is developed based on forecasts of total cumulative revenue, rather than segmented revenue in each business unit. The $115-125 Million in revenue that is generated supports the following major areas of expense: 

Roughly 50% of expenditures maintain and sustain the workforce of the AAP. The AAP maintains a staff of 475 full and part-time staff that are second to none in providing service to members, contributing to the advance of AAP intellectual property, and advocating for children at the federal and state levels. This also includes contracts with consultants, both within and outside pediatrics, to carry out specific roles or develop specific materials. 

• Roughly 25% of expenditures bring AAP members, liaisons, and experts together to advance the AAP mission through research, policy development, and education. This includes support of the Council, Committee and Sections of the AAP as well as governmental and nongovernmental grant work awarded to AAP.
• Roughly 5-8% of expenditures go toward printing and shipping to support the AAP as the # 1 publisher of pediatric titles in the world including Red Book, PEDIATRICS, etc.
• Roughly 10-12% of expenditures go toward general administrative support such as building upkeep, IT, HR, Finance, supplies, etc. 

There is overlap in each of these categories, i.e. the staff is essential to the work of committees, but this is a general breakdown of major areas where dollars are allocated. 

Your dues keep the lights on. Your donation lights the way forward. 

Dues cover just 20–25% of what it takes to power the American Academy of Pediatrics each year. The rest of our revenue comes from programs, publishing, education, grants, and people like you who believe in the mission. 

When you make a gift, you’re doing more than sustaining operations. You’re fueling our most meaningful work. That includes advancing health equity, reaching families with trusted guidance through HealthyChildren.org, supporting pediatricians with world-class training, and advocating boldly for children in every community. 

Your donation says: This matters. Children matter. Their future matters. And we can’t do it without you. 

The simplest way to start your journey is by contributing to the Friends of Children Fund. It’s a meaningful first step and it puts you right alongside us in advancing child health. 

Not sure? We’re a complex organization tackling just about every issue that impacts kids’ health—so there’s a lot to uncover. The best way to find the right fit is to talk with our corporate engagement team. 

Raise your hand and let’s start the conversation.

We work with businesses at every level, with most conversations beginning at $10,000. Whatever your capacity, a member of our corporate team can tailor a plan to meet your objectives. Get started.

Our member pediatricians write and review all AAP content. Contributions from guest authors are not accepted, and content is never co-created. 

The AAP does not endorse products or offer a seal of approval. Certain activities with the AAP include an opportunity to produce a jointly created mark to represent the initiative. 

Think of sponsorship as a high-five for doing good. Your company supports our mission, and we give a friendly shoutout (like a logo or name mention). No sales pitch, just shared values. Your customers and our pediatricians will love it. 

Advertising is more of a megaphone. You’re promoting your products or services, complete with calls to action, your product image, logo—all the bells and whistles. 

Want to explore a sponsorship? Reach out to our Corporate Relations Team.

Looking to advertise in AAP publications? Click here instead. 

We typically launch within 4–8 weeks, depending on complexity.