The Future Is Functional—Invest in Healthier Outcomes

IFM has helped millions of patients around the globe achieve a higher expression of health and transform their lives in the process through functional medicine training for clinicians. Your generous support helps to increase access to education, enhance the delivery of patient care, and advance research.

Your donation makes a difference

With life expectancy on the decline and chronic disease on the rise, a functional medicine approach can improve and even prevent many conditions such as autoimmune disorders, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and more. Treating patients within the context of their lives and supporting their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being ensures healthier outcomes for years to come.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, IFM relies on generous donations to train clinicians around the world in functional medicine, increasing the reach and impact of critical whole person care.

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IFM Scholarship recipient at an IFM in person conference

Scholarships

We make continuing education possible through scholarships, course discounts, and tuition assistance. IFM awards an average of $100,000 each year in tuition fees specifically for clinicians working in underserved communities and vulnerable populations.

Learn about IFM Scholarships

Physician charting patient records on the computer after a functional medicine exam

Access

We are committed to expanding the reach of functional medicine to clinicians around the globe. We ensure that the practice of functional medicine is accessible, understandable, and applicable to all clinical settings. Training more clinicians means more patients benefit from this model of care.

Learn how we improve access

Physicians at an IFM Conference spreading the functional medicine worldwide

Advocacy

We increase awareness of functional medicine through advocacy and storytelling to connect with more patients, practitioners, policymakers, and health-conscious individuals worldwide.

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Research

IFM catalyzes and promotes functional medicine research and evidence generation that demonstrates value-based care through measurable health-care outcomes.

Learn about IFM’s research efforts

Generosity in Action

Starting to practice functional medicine has really helped me because of all the tools and step-by-step ways on how to approach patients. I feel very happy. I feel I'm making a big impact in people's lives.

Lebo Molepo-Keiseb, MD

2021 Functional Medicine for All Scholarship Recipient

I became more passionate and have more time for patients’ concerns and questions which is really needed for the healing.

Randy C. Saavedra, MD, MCHM, FPAFP

2021 Functional Medicine for All scholarship Recipient

I feel like I found where I needed to be a long time ago. I can't tell you how much I appreciate this scholarship and being able to take functional medicine to a group of people who need this most.

Natalia Southerland, MD

2022 Functional Medicine for All Scholarship Recipient

If you prefer not to give online, you may download a PDF donation form and mail a check (or credit card number) to:

The Institute for Functional Medicine 
Attn: Fundraising
505 S. 336th Street, Suite 600
Federal Way, WA, 98003 USA

The Institute for Functional Medicine is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are fully tax-deductible.