Pediatric Foundation of Georgia
About the Foundation
Established in 1998 as the philanthropic arm of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the foundation goals are to promote the health, safety and well-being of Georgia children via philanthropic support of worthy projects and to support & sustain the practice of pediatrics as a medical specialty. The foundation has made recent gifts to organizations such as: Fragile Kids Foundation, Camp Kudzu, Kate’s Club, The Lionheart School, and Jay’s Hope Foundation.
Mission & History
The Pediatric Foundation of Georgia, exists to: Promote the health, safety and well-being of children in Georgia. Promote the practice of pediatrics as a medical specialty. Acknowledge outstanding contributions of individuals on behalf of children. Encourage students and residents in the study and training for pediatrics via scholarship support and recognition. Promote excellence in pediatric care through medical education programs, research, and other activities.
The Pediatric Foundation of Georgia
The Pediatric Foundation of Georgia, exists to
- Promote the health, safety and well-being of children in Georgia.
- Promote the practice of pediatrics as a medical specialty.
- Acknowledge outstanding contributions of individuals on behalf of children.
- Encourage students and residents in the study and training for pediatrics via scholarship support and recognition.
- Promote excellence in pediatric care through medical education programs, research, and other activities.
Recent Foundation grants include the following
- Extra Special People, Inc. $2000
- Innovative Solutions for Disadvantage & Disability $500
- DeKalb Library Foundation $2000
- The Auditory-Verbal Center, Inc. $500
- Reach Out & Read $2500
- Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society $2500
To Make your Donation to the Foundation
Pediatric Foundation Grant Application
Foundation Board of Directors
Ben Spitalnick, MD
President, Savannah
Evelyn Johnson, MD
Brunswick
Robert Wiskind, MD
Atlanta
Jan Fitzgerald-Soapes, MD
Dacula
Ken Dooley, MD
Eatonton
Martin H. Greenberg, MD
Savannah
Sara H. Goza, MD
Fayetteville
Kathryn Cheek, MD
Columbus
Avril Beckford, MD
Atlanta
Avril Beckford, MD
Atlanta
Davidson Freeman, MD
Augusta
Joyce Neal, MD
Albany
Charles Linder, MD
Augusta
Foundation Grants
The Foundation makes grants to non-profit organizations and institutions in support of these goals. Click here for a copy of the application. Applications must be submitted prior to May 15th for the spring board meeting or August 15th of each year for consideration at the Foundation’s Board meeting in the fall.
Foundation Golf Classic
The Foundation’s primary fund raiser is held each spring at one of Georgia’s premier golf courses. The 2020 Jim Soapes Charity Golf Tournament for the Pediatric Foundation of Georgia has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, October 21st, 2020.
Ex-Officio
Terri McFadden, MD
Chapter President, Atlanta
Cedric Miller, MD
Chapter Treasurer, Atlanta
Staff
Richard Ward, CAE
Executive Director
Please Donate
Contributions to the Pediatric Foundation of Georgia are tax deductible as allowed by law.
You will be taken to a secure payment system upon form submission.
American Academy of Pediatrics Georgia Chapter