{"id":5620,"date":"2026-07-22T07:43:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T12:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/foundation\/?page_id=5620"},"modified":"2026-07-22T10:39:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T15:39:28","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/foundation\/who-we-are\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2 id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">Is the Foundation a nonprofit organization?<\/h2>\r\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button><\/p>\r\n<p>Yes. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations may be tax-deductible as allowed by law.<\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\">What kind of funding opportunities does the Foundation offer to endodontists?<\/h2>\r\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button><\/p>\r\n<p>The Foundation budgets over $1 million annually to fund mission-driven programs supporting residents, educators, researchers, endodontic institutions, and clinicians. You can learn more about\u00a0all of\u00a0the funding available to you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/foundation\/funding-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\">How does the Foundation support the specialty of endodontics?<\/h2>\r\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button><\/p>\r\n<p>The Foundation for Endodontics strengthens the specialty by funding research, supporting education, and expanding access to specialty care. Through grants and philanthropic support, the Foundation advances innovation, develops future endodontic leaders, supports educators and academic programs, and helps provide tooth-saving treatment to patients.<\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"fl-accordion--label-3\">How do I make a donation?<\/h2>\r\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-3\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-3\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button><\/p>\r\n<p>Make a donation\u00a0on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.charityengine.net\/Default.aspx?tsid=19912\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>, call <a href=\"tel:312-517-2159\">312-517-2159<\/a> to donate over the phone, or mail a check to:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Foundation for Endodontics Development Department\u00a0<br \/>180 N. Stetson Ave. #1500<br \/>Chicago, IL 60601\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"fl-accordion--label-4\">Where can I access information about my pledge balance or my personal giving information?<\/h2>\r\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-4\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-4\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button><\/p>\r\n<p>You can view your pledge balance and your lifetime giving history by logging into\u00a0your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/usercenter.charityengine.net\/AmericanAssociationofEndodonticsFoundation\/account\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donor Portal<\/a>. You can also use\u00a0the Donor\u00a0Portal to\u00a0make a donation, set up recurring payments as a Sustainer Donor, or\u00a0make a contribution\u00a0toward a pledge. Need help accessing your Donor Portal?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/foundation\/support-the-foundation\/donor-portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get more information here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"fl-accordion--label-5\">Can I include the Foundation in my estate plans?<\/h2>\r\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-5\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-5\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button><\/p>\r\n<p>Yes! Learn more about\u00a0different ways\u00a0to include the Foundation in your legacy planning on\u00a0our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aaefoundation.planningyourlegacy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"fl-accordion--label-6\">Where can I see the Foundation&#8217;s annual report and financial information?<\/h2>\r\n<p><button id=\"fl-accordion--icon-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-6\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button><\/p>\r\n<p>Both the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/foundation\/who-we-are\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">audited financial statements<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/foundation\/news\/focus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">annual report<\/a> can be found on the Foundation&#8217;s website.<\/p>\r\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"140 AAE Foundation for Endodontics 2026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/140-AAE-Foundation-for-Endodontics-2026-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"140 AAE Foundation for Endodontics 2026\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \/><\/figure>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is the Foundation a nonprofit organization? 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