The mission of the ACVSMR Foundation is to support the advancement of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation of animals. As an independently-chartered nonprofit philanthropic organization, the ACVSMR Foundation is devoted to the advancement of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation of all animals through funding of educational and research opportunities for ACVSMR residents and board-certified ACVSMR members.
What We Do
The Foundation’s mission is to:
- Support Research: Fund studies that advance understanding of performance, injury prevention, and recovery in animals.
- Foster Education: Provide scholarships, grants, and learning opportunities for veterinary professionals, residents, and students.
- Build Community: Encourage collaboration among veterinarians, researchers, and allied professionals to elevate standards of care in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
- Champion Innovation: Invest in new ideas and technologies that move the field forward and bring cutting-edge practices to clinical application.
Our Vision
A future where every animal benefits from the best in sports medicine and rehabilitation—where science, compassion, and expertise come together to optimize performance, accelerate healing, and enhance quality of life.
Support us
By supporting the ACVSMR Foundation, you are helping to shape the future of veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation. Your contributions empower groundbreaking research, educational growth, and the next generation of veterinary specialists. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
Support the Future of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Your Gift Makes a Difference
When you donate to the ACVSMR Foundation, you’re investing in the advancement of animal health, performance, and recovery. Your generosity directly supports the research, education, and innovation that shape the future of veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation.
Every contribution—no matter the size—helps veterinarians, researchers, and students improve the lives of animals around the world.
How Your Donation Helps |
Your gift supports programs that:
- Advance Research: Fund groundbreaking studies on injury prevention, recovery, and performance optimization in animals of all species.
- Empower Education: Provide scholarships, travel grants, and learning opportunities for veterinary students, residents, and professionals.
- Foster Collaboration: Support conferences, symposia, and initiatives that bring experts together to share knowledge and best practices.
- Promote Innovation: Help translate new discoveries and technologies into real-world veterinary care.
Ways to Give |
You can support the Foundation in several meaningful ways:
- One-Time or Recurring Donations – Make a single gift or set up automatic monthly giving to provide sustained support.
- Tribute Gifts – Honor a mentor, colleague, or beloved animal by making a donation in their name.
- Legacy Giving – Leave a lasting impact by including the Foundation in your estate or planned giving.
- Corporate or Institutional Support – Partner with us to promote research and education within your organization or community.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more compassionate future for animal athletes, working animals, and companions alike.
Your Gift Is Tax Deductible
The ACVSMR Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization.
All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Your contribution not only advances veterinary science—it makes a real, lasting impact in the lives of animals and the professionals who care for them.
Donor Levels
Visionary Circle (> $100,000 cumulative)
Members of the Visionary Circle provide extraordinary leadership through their transformational generosity. Their support advances groundbreaking research, expands educational opportunities, and helps shape the future of veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation. Visionary Circle donors leave a lasting legacy that strengthens the profession and improves the lives of animals for generations to come.
Presidents Circle ($10,000 – $99,999 cumulative)
Presidents Circle donors demonstrate a deep commitment to excellence in veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation. Their generosity fuels innovation, supports meaningful research initiatives, and enhances educational programs that elevate standards of care. These donors play a vital role in advancing the Foundation’s mission and long-term impact.
Leadership Circle ($1,000 – $9,999 cumulative)
Leadership Circle members are dedicated partners in progress. Through their ongoing support, they help fund research, education, and professional development that drive evidence-based practice and improved clinical outcomes. Their commitment strengthens the Foundation’s ability to support the veterinary community and the animals it serves.
Foundation Circle ($500 – $999 cumulative)
Foundation Circle donors provide essential support that helps sustain the core programs of the ACVSMR Foundation. Their contributions support early-stage research, educational initiatives, and outreach efforts that promote excellence in veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation. Every gift at this level helps move the Foundation’s mission forward.
Friends of the Foundation (< $500 cumulative)
Friends of the Foundation form the backbone of the ACVSMR Foundation’s community of supporters. Their generosity reflects a shared belief in the importance of research, education, and compassionate care. Together, these contributions make a meaningful impact by supporting the continued advancement of veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation.
Grant Naming Opportunities
- New Diplomate Research Grant – Diplomates < 5 years
- Established Diplomate Research Grant – Diplomate > 5 years
- Resident Research Grant
- Resident ACVSMR Travel Grant – used to cover travel expenses to ACVSMR Annual Meeting (could also include registration fees)
- Resident Education Grant – used to cover registration for educational opportunities (i.e. Advanced imaging such as ISELP, certification programs, other CE opportunities, etc.)
Please reach out to us should you be interested in participating.
Join Us in Making an Impact
Your donation strengthens the community of veterinary professionals dedicated to helping animals move, perform, and heal at their best.
Together, we can continue to elevate the science of animal health and make a lasting difference.
Advancing Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Through Research
The ACVSMR Foundation is committed to advancing excellence in veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation by providing funding for innovative, high-quality research projects. Through our Research Grant Programs, we support studies that deepen scientific understanding, improve evidence-based clinical care, and enhance the performance, recovery, and quality of life for animals of all species.
Since its founding, the ACVSMR Foundation has worked to expand opportunities for discovery and innovation within the field. Our goal is to make research funding available each year to ACVSMR Diplomates, residents, and veterinary researchers whose work contributes to the advancement of sports medicine and rehabilitation practices.
Donor Levels
Visionary Circle (> $100,000 cumulative)
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Presidents Circle ($10,000 – $99,999 cumulative)
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Leadership Circle ($1000 – $9,999 cumulative)
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Foundation Circle ($500 – $999 cumulative)
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Friends of the Foundation (< $500 cumulative)
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Heritage Society donors are individuals who have generously included the ACVSMR Foundation in their estate planning. Donors demonstrate their commitment to the value of education and research to animals, residents, their colleagues, and the profession for years to come. There is no minimum commitment to join the Heritage Society.
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