Mission: The mission of the AORN Foundation is to empower perioperative nurses in advancing patient and workplace safety through education and research. The philanthropic arm of AORN, the Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that funds: academic scholarships; research grants; professional development scholarships; patient safety resources such as tool kits, webinars, and seminar series. The AORN Foundation impacts over 45,000 perioperative nurses and the patients they serve on a daily basis. (Less)

AORN Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1992, and donations are tax-deductible.