ABH | The Foundation
Who We Are
ABH | The Foundation is a physician-led philanthropic organization that strives to improve the health and well-being of the community through strategic initiatives.
ABH | The Foundation was formed in 1968 with the inaugural project immunizing 735,000 Minnesota children through the Mass Rubella Immunization Project. Today the Foundation’s priorities are to provide funding to organizations serving the health needs of our underserved residents and engaging in activities to improve public health.
ABH | The Foundation is seeking Board Candidates. Rolling Application Period.
Philanthropy
Each year, ABH | The Foundation provides grants to local organizations that are advancing the health of our community. Recent beneficiaries of foundation support include:
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery – Pediatric Assessment and Medical Management Program
Hope Dental Clinic – free oral health services to uninsured and low-income individuals
Minnesota Mental Health Community Foundation – Fast-Tracker Program
MN CovidSitters – A medical student organization providing free pandemic-relief services to healthcare providers and their families
North Metro Pediatrics – Healthy Beginnings Program
Phillips Neighborhood Clinic – Clinic operations: lab tests and medications
Physicians Serving Physicians – A confidential peer program that provides support to physicians, residents, medical students, and their families who are affected by substance abuse disorders
Protect MN – An organization working to achieve sensible gun safety reform
Roosevelt High School – Health Careers Program
Steve Rummler HOPE Network – Opioid Prescriber Education Lecture Series
Grant applications are accepted from January through September 30th each year and grants are awarded in the fourth quarter. The grant application can be downloaded here and returned to Nancy Bauer at nbauer@metrodoctors.com.
Awards
ABH | The Foundation is honored to provide awards of excellence to physicians and medical students in our community:
Charles Bolles Bolles-Rogers Award – First awarded in 1952, candidates for the award are nominated by their colleagues at Twin Cities area hospitals and clinics for contributions to medical research, achievement, or leadership in medicine.
ABH | The Foundation Scholarship - A $3,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a Medical Student traditionally underrepresented in medicine - including Black, Indigenous and people of color, LGBTQ+, and students with disabilities - for excellence in leadership, service and advocacy in health care.
Funding
Funding for ABH | The Foundation has come through various donations including, most notably, the legacy of Dr. Eduard Boeckmann, a man remembered for his charitable contributions to medicine and unimpeachable character to practice, and for the development of surgical catgut treated with pyoktanin. The manufacture and proceeds from this suture were donated to the Ramsey County Medical Society to support and cover the expense of a medical library. Following the library's closing, these funds were transferred to the Boeckmann Fund maintained today by ABH | The Foundation.
Other legacy gifts, donations in honor of or in memory of a colleague, friend or family member, and an annual appeal to Advocates for Better Health members continue to provide the basis for grant dollar allocations. Make your tax-deductible donation below. If you wish to designate your gift, please include a brief note. Gifts are used to support the mission and improve the health and well-being of the community.