The Dermatology Foundation is a national, not-for-profit charitable organization that was established in 1964 to support the advancement of the specialty through research and education. It is a national organization headquartered in Evanston, Illinois. Dermatologists and corporations are generous in their support of the Foundation`s mission. The Foundation focuses on funding research that will advance patient care, and help develop tomorrow`s teachers and clinical leaders in the specialty. Through the generous support of physicians and corporate partners, the Dermatology Foundation has allocated nearly $70 million for dermatologic research. The Foundation receives annual support from member dermatologists, national and regional dermatologic societies, and industry. In 2017, the Foundation provided $3.0 in research award funding to new physicians and scientists embarking on academic and research careers.