Ways to Give Advancing innovation, research and education in oral and maxillofacial surgery is the heart of the OMS Foundation’s mission. These programs are made possible through the generosity of individuals and corporate donors. State societies, OMS practices and private foundations. We invite you to explore the links below to find the giving option that best aligns with your commitment to the future of the specialty.

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Become a Torch Bearer

Join a community of monthly donors committed to advancing research and education in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Your steady support fuels lasting progress for the specialty – plus, you’ll receive a special OMS Foundation branded gift as a token of our appreciation.

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Memorial and Tribute Gifts

Honor a mentor, partner, colleague or loved one through a gift to the OMS Foundation. Memorial and tribute donations support the Foundation’s mission of advancing research and education in oral and maxillofacial surgery while creating a lasting legacy in someone’s name. It’s a meaningful way to recognize someone important and make an impact that endures.

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Donor Advised Funds (DAF)

Gifts made through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) provide a convenient and flexible way to support the OMS Foundation’s mission. You can recommend grants from your DAF to fund research and education in oral and maxillofacial surgery, making a meaningful impact while maintaining control over your charitable giving.

Gift of Stock

Making a gift of stock to the OMS Foundation is a simple and tax-wise way to support research education in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Stock donations can provide a meaningful impact while potentially offering tax benefits to the donor. Your gift does directly to advancing the Foundation’s mission and help shaping the future of the specialty.

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Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD’s)

If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can make a direct donation from your IRA to the OMS Foundation through a QCD. This giving option allows you to support research and education in oral and maxillofacial surgery while potentially reducing your taxable income. A QCD is a simple, tax-smart way to make a meaningful impact, and your gift goes directly towards advancing the Foundation’s mission.

Legacy Gifts

Leave a lasting mark on the future of oral and maxillofacial surgery by including the OMS Foundation in you estate plans. Legacy gifts – such as bequests, beneficiary designations, or other planned contribution – ensure that your commitment to advancing research and education continues for generations to come. With thoughtful planning today, you can make a meaningful impact that extends well beyond your lifetime.

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Tax Info

The OMS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, less the value of any goods or services received. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance regarding your personal tax situation.

Please use our legal name and federal tax ID to ensure that your gift is received:

Legal Name: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation
Address: 9700 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018
Federal Tax ID: 36-6111168

Support the Global Initiative for Volunteerism and Education (GIVE)

Your support of the Global Initiative for Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) helps residents travel with approved OMS teams to provide essential humanitarian healthcare to communities around the world. The program offers travel stipends of up to $2,500, making it possible for talented residents to gain life-changing experience while delivering care to those who need it most. Donations to GIVE go directly to this program and the OMS Foundation is deeply grateful to its individual and corporate donors and the OMS Foundation Alliance form helping make these missions possible. By contributing, you’re empowering the next generation of oral and maxillofacial surgeons and transforming lives across the globe.

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