Invest in the Physical Sciences for a Brighter Future

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Invest in the Physical Sciences for a Brighter Future

Student with pink sunglasses at AIPF NASA Howard Watkins event

AIP Foundation inspires philanthropy that empowers physical scientists to change the world. Our remarkable community, united by a passion for science, supports AIP programs that foster the next generation of science leaders, steward our history for a brighter future, and create a more equitable and accessible physical sciences community for all. Our mission is to secure philanthropic support for AIP to advance, promote, and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity.

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Impact
We are committed to creating positive change by supporting AIP to empower the physical sciences community as an Institute and a federation of Member Societies.
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Integrity
AIP Foundation operates with commitment to best practices, so that Foundation operations are synonymous with quality, integrity, transparency and responsiveness.
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Inclusivity
We respect all persons and strive to foster and build community, diversity, inclusiveness and belonging in our programs, operations, and partnerships.
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Partnership
We seek alliances with public and private funders and entities who share AIP’s values and support our mission to advance, promote and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity.
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Trust
We practice donor-centric and trustworthy stewardship, managing our investments and assets prudently and with a long-term strategy to benefit AIP’s mission.
Make an Impact

Your donations support AIP’s history and library programs and help cultivate a new and diverse generation of physicists.

AIPF Board of Trustees

Our Board of Trustees are leaders in the physical sciences and dedicated to the mission of AIP.

From aeronautics to oceanography, from astrophysics to AI, our Trustees are advocates, donors, and leaders who are committed to AIP Foundation’s work to inspire science philanthropy.

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Meet Our Team

The AIP Foundation team is passionate about creating an impactful future for the physical sciences through philanthropy.

From building new partnerships to maintaining valuable relationships with donors, our team is dedicated to ensuring meaningful donor experiences and helping donors achieve the impact they desire.

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See how we assure that all gifts will provide maximum benefit to AIP, the donor and the donor’s heirs.
Learn how we protect our staff and volunteers in cases of a conflict of interest.
See how we protect individuals who may report improprieties or other misconduct.
Learn about our efforts to maintain transparency and to honor the intentions of our donors and benefactors.
Learn about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in staff and volunteer appointments.

Mailing Address

Physical mail and packages can be sent to our office: 

AIP Foundation
One Physics Ellipse 
College Park, MD 20740 

Tax Status

AIP Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. Our tax ID number is 83-4485064.

Donations

For inquiries about making a tax-deductible gift, contact Abby Case at (301) 209-3150 or acase@aip.org . Learn more about making a donation.

Share Your Story

If you are a donor and would like to share your reason for donating or if you’ve benefitted from AIP’s student, history and library programs and would like to share your story, reach out to aipfoundation@aip.org.

General Inquiries

For general inquiries about AIP Foundation, contact us by phone at (301) 209-3100 or by email at  aipfoundation@aip.org.

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