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'''CDC Foundation (CDC Foundation)''' is an independent, nonprofit organization established by Congress to mobilize philanthropic and private-sector resources to support the health protection mission of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It facilitates collaborations that aim to improve public health outcomes globally.
'''CDC Foundation (CDC Foundation)''' is an independent, nonprofit organization established by [[Congress]] to mobilize philanthropic and private-sector resources to support the health protection mission of the [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] (CDC). It facilitates collaborations that aim to improve public health outcomes globally.


{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.cdcfoundation.org/}}
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.cdcfoundation.org/}}
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==Parent organization==
==Parent organization==


The CDC Foundation operates independently but in close partnership with the **Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)** to support its mission and programs<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/ |title=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |publisher=CDC |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.
The CDC Foundation operates independently but in close partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support its mission and programs<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/ |title=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |publisher=CDC |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.


==Legislation==
==Legislation==


The CDC Foundation was authorized by the **CDC Foundation Authorization Act of 1992**, which gave Congress the power to establish the foundation to bolster CDC's public health efforts<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdcfoundation.org/about-us |title=About Us |publisher=CDC Foundation |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.
The CDC Foundation was authorized by the CDC Foundation Authorization Act of 1992, which gave Congress the power to establish the foundation to bolster CDC's public health efforts<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdcfoundation.org/about-us |title=About Us |publisher=CDC Foundation |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.


==Partners==
==Partners==


- Various corporations, foundations, and individuals for funding and collaboration.
* Various corporations, foundations, and individuals for funding and collaboration.
- Numerous public health programs and initiatives in partnership with CDC.
* Numerous public health programs and initiatives in partnership with CDC.


==Number of employees==
==Number of employees==
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===Leader===
===Leader===


The foundation is led by a **President and CEO**.
The foundation is led by a President and CEO.


===Divisions===
===Divisions===


- **Program Development** for creating and managing health initiatives.
- Program Development for creating and managing health initiatives.
- **Partnerships and Development** to engage and expand partnerships.
- Partnerships and Development to engage and expand partnerships.
- **Communications** for public engagement and information dissemination.
- Communications for public engagement and information dissemination.


==List of programs==
==List of programs==


- **Emergency Response Fund** to support rapid response to public health emergencies.
- Emergency Response Fund to support rapid response to public health emergencies.
- **Public Health AmeriCorps** for developing the public health workforce.
- Public Health AmeriCorps for developing the public health workforce.
- **Health Equity** initiatives to address disparities in health outcomes.
- Health Equity initiatives to address disparities in health outcomes.


==Last total enacted budget==
==Last total enacted budget==
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The CDC Foundation secures funding through donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. It does not have a large endowment, instead relying on ongoing contributions to support its activities.
The CDC Foundation secures funding through donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. It does not have a large endowment, instead relying on ongoing contributions to support its activities.


==Services provided==
==Services provided ==


The CDC Foundation provides services that include managing public health programs, funding research, and responding to emergencies. It also works to build partnerships that leverage resources and expertise for health protection, disease prevention, and health equity<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdcfoundation.org/about-us |title=About Us |publisher=CDC Foundation |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.
The CDC Foundation provides services that include managing public health programs, funding research, and responding to emergencies. It also works to build partnerships that leverage resources and expertise for health protection, disease prevention, and health equity<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdcfoundation.org/about-us |title=About Us |publisher=CDC Foundation |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.
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==External links==
==External links==


* [https://www.cdcfoundation.org/ Official Website]
*[https://www.cdcfoundation.org/ Official Website]
* [[wikipedia:CDC Foundation]]
*[[wikipedia:CDC Foundation]]
* [https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/582106707 Charity Navigator Rating - CDC Foundation]
*[https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/582106707 Charity Navigator Rating - CDC Foundation]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cdc-foundation/ CDC Foundation on LinkedIn]
*[https://www.linkedin.com/company/cdc-foundation/ CDC Foundation on LinkedIn]


==References==
== References==


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