About the AASM Foundation
Founded in 1998, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation (AASM Foundation) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable and scientific organization that was established by the AASM. Formerly the American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF), the AASM Foundation has invested in the future of sleep medicine by supporting more than 311 grants totaling over $23.6 million in funding. Our portfolio includes research grants for all career stages, community grants and training grants.
We rely on the generous support of donors who believe that scientific and clinical research discoveries can have a life-changing impact on health and safety. Please donate to the AASM Foundation today.
Mission
Promote discoveries that advance the understanding of sleep for healthier lives
Strategic Plan
The AASM Foundation’s Board of Directors approved our 2019-2023 Strategic Plan in January 2019.
Vision
Healthier lives through better sleep
Bylaws
Operating rules of the Foundation were last revised October 2022. Read the bylaws.
Board of Directors
R. Nisha Aurora, MD, MHS
President
Anita V. Shelgikar, MD, MHPE
Secretary/Treasurer
Immediate Past President
Steve Van Hout, MBA, CAE
Executive Director, Ex officio
Susmita Chowdhuri, MD, MS
Vishesh K. Kapur, MD, MPH
Joyce K. Lee-Iannotti, MD
Jennifer L. Martin, PhD
Eric J. Olson, MD
Nancy S. Redeker, PhD, RN
Stephen H. Sheldon, DO
Lynn Marie Trotti, MD, MSc
Emerson M. Wickwire, PhD