Description: The Research Foundation of the American Diabetes Association was created to bring a unified focus to its research efforts and provide a forum for donors interested in diabetes research.

Mission: The mission of the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation is to ensure the availability of funds necessary for full exploration of all the scientific possibilities that diabetes research is generating. The Research Foundation's sole purpose is to raise gifts for diabetes through individuals, corporations, and philanthropic organizations. A minimum of 80% of each contribution directly supports research.